DWARROWDEEP

Greg Gillespie

A Classic Fantasy Megadungeon for any Old School Role-Playing Game

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 Credits and Acknowledgements
Author and Designer: Greg Gillespie

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Special Thank You: Peter Pagano for sharing my vision

Dedication: For Steven Perrin (1946-2021) and his adventures Under Illefarn

Copyright 2022, Greg Gillespie

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 Table of Contents
Section I: Introduction......................................... 4
The Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow: A History............... 4
Gazetteer........................................................... 5
History, Social, and Economic Structure................. 6
Geography......................................................... 6
Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow Regional Map............... 12
Marching Time.................................................... 13
Religion, Faith, and the Gods............................... 13
Deities in the Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow................ 14
Towns and Villages.............................................. 16
Baeldaeg (Pyre Day)............................................ 17
Places of Note: Hamelet...................................... 18
Gundgathol Dwarves: Houses, Kin, Culture........... 21
Dwarven Worldview............................................. 22
Gundgathol Dwarves: Common Vernacular........... 24
The Mead Oath.................................................. 24
Skuld and the Cyclopsmen................................... 24
Cyclopsmen: Common Vernacular........................ 25
Personalities of Hamelet....................................... 25
Campaign Begins................................................ 31
Adventure Hooks................................................. 31
Random Rumour Table......................................... 31
Section II: Dwarrowdeep Hex Map...................... 32
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map Scale.............................. 32
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map Entrances........................ 32
Dwarrowdeep Encounter Areas............................. 33
Primary Encounter Areas...................................... 33
Secondary Encounter Areas.................................. 33
Dwarrowdeep Passage Types................................ 33
Primary Passages................................................. 33
Secondary Passages............................................ 33
Dead Ends.......................................................... 34
Secret Passages................................................... 34
Dwarrowdeep Geographical Features................... 34
Elevation............................................................ 34
Elevation Type..................................................... 36
Elevation and Time.............................................. 36
Subterranean Lochs............................................. 36
Subterranean Rivers............................................. 36
Fording Subterranean Rivers................................. 37
Bridges of Gundgathol........................................ 39
Bridge Condition................................................. 39
Chasms and Fissures........................................... 39
Section III: Hexcrawling Dwarrowdeep................ 40
When to Check for Random Encounters?............... 40
Dwarrowdeep Random Hex Encounters................. 40
Monsters............................................................ 40
Warbands........................................................... 41
Natural Hazards.................................................. 46
Special Encounters.............................................. 49
Section IV: Dungeon Exploration.......................... 50
Light, Sight and Time........................................... 50
Random Dungeon Restock................................... 51
Bricked Walls and Stone Doors............................. 51
Partial Collapses................................................. 51
Stone Sense........................................................ 52
Waymarks of Dwarrowdeep.................................. 52
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Traps in Dwarrowdeep......................................... 52
Dwarven House Runes......................................... 53
Toxic Gases and Odors....................................... 53
Short and Long-Rest in Dwarrowdeep................... 53
Racial Enmity...................................................... 53
Hall of Records................................................... 54
Mules and Pack Lizards........................................ 55
Climbing and Descending Rules........................... 55
Dwarrowdeep Character Sheet............................. 56
New Treasure Types............................................. 56
Runestone Value.................................................. 57
Dwarrowdeep Factions........................................ 58
Section V: Dwarrowdeep Entrances...................... 60
Entrance A: Doors of Dalgeddin........................... 60
Entrance B: Ruins of Kaer-Khelek.......................... 70
Entrance C: Galduhr’s Gate................................. 81
Entrance D: Forgotten Stair of Kalbandur.............. 89
Entrance C: Frost Gate........................................ 95
Entrance F: Citadel of Sleet.................................. 102
Section VI: Primary Encounter Areas.................... 106
P1: Lower Halls................................................... 106
P2: Glittering Caves............................................ 125
P3: Dwarrowhame............................................... 132
P4: Black Mines................................................... 149
P5: Forge of Creation.......................................... 157
P6: Foundry........................................................ 162
P7: Mithril Lodes.................................................. 174
Gund-Felek........................................................ 182
Section VII:
Secondary Encounter Area Generator.................. 212
New Relic........................................................... 224
New Magic Items................................................ 226
Dwarven Runestones........................................... 228
Spellstones......................................................... 233
Wardstones........................................................ 233
Dwarven Rings of Power..................................... 234
New Spells......................................................... 235
New Monsters.................................................... 238
Pregenerated Characters..................................... 254
Rival Adventuring Parties.................................... 256
Dwarrowdeep Character Sheet............................ 259
Dwarrowdeep Illustration Book........................... 261
Random Tables................................................... 278
Slovenly Trull Random Patron Generator............... 278
Random Mundane Runestones............................. 279
Random Magical Runestones............................... 285
Dwarrowdeep Map Legend................................. 287
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map...................................... 288
Dwarrowdeep Maps........................................... 290
Random Geomorphs........................................... 314
Random Passages............................................... 324
Legal.................................................................. 331
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INTRODUCTION
Dwarrowdeep is an exploration-style megadungeon
designed for classic fantasy role-playing games. Players
start with first level characters and continue through
mid and high-level play.
Dwarrowdeep begins in the town of Hamelet. Hamelet
(called Durnagald by the dwarves) is located in a region
known as The Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow, situated in the
northern and central aspect of the Northern Reaches.
Over the course of the adventure, players will learn that
the duergar, the evil brethren of the mountain dwarves,
seek revenge for an ancient blood-feud. From their
deep subterranean passages, the duergar laid siege
and conquered Gundgathol - the cradle of dwarven
civilization. The mountain dwarves fled Gundgathol
to the human town of Hamelet. The duergar and their
allies occupied the city and are obsessed with finding,
and desecrating, the Forge of Creation.
Dwarrowdeep is intended to support an extended
campaign lasting months and years. The dungeon
merges a traditional design within a vast, subterranean,
dwarven-themed sandbox and includes opportunities
for exploration and discovery.
As player characters (PCs) explore Dwarrowdeep’s
dark dungeons, and press deeper into the mountains,
the monsters increase in power and treasures increase
in value. Subject to the choices made by the PCs, this
megadungeon presents opportunities for more than
one end-game scenario.
This book is divided into the following sections. The first
provides an introduction that outlines the geography
of The Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow and pays particular
attention to the town of Hamelet/Durnagald. The
following sections offer information for Referees on
how to read the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map and how to
hex-crawl the Gundgathol sandbox. The next section
outlines the themed complexes and passages of the
great dwarven kingdom. The next details a systematic
process to generate random secondary encounter
areas. The final section provides all the supplementary
back-matter such as new spells, magic items, monsters,
random tables, the illustration book, and maps.
At first the scope of the dungeon might seem daunting.
Dwarrowdeep is vast and the largest dwarven-themed
sandbox dungeon ever created. It requires the Referee
to roll several charts and encounter areas to smooth
introductory gameplay. Once complete, play can begin
by creating characters and venturing into Hamelet.
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THE LOST KINGDOM OF DWARROW:
A BRIEF HISTORY
In the beginning, deep in the Eternal Mountains,
Thaneduhr shaped the first dwarves from stone. The
All-Father created seven dwarves and granted each
sacred knowledge. He decreed the first shall be king.
To the king he gifted wisdom in the form of runes. Upon
the others he granted knowledge of the mountains,
mining, and warfare.
Guided by the wisdom of the All-Father manifest in the
divine right of the first Stoneborn King, the dwarves
prospered and founded Gundgathol: the cradle of
dwarven civilization. Based on their order of creation,
the dwarves formed seven noble houses. These houses,
to this day, can trace their ancestral lineage back
through the centuries to the first dwarves. All dwarves
consider Gundgathol and the Eternal Mountains sacred
earth.
In time, the dwarves emerged and met other races
including the elves, and later, humans. Relations with
the elves were never favorable but the dwarves formed
a strong relationship with the humans who founded
the burgeoning town of Threshold. The humans sought
the superior metal goods of the dwarves, and the
dwarves, in turn, traded for foodstuffs that they could
not grow underground. The humans founded a trading
post called Hamelet, close to the Doors of Dalgeddin
(Gundgathol’s main entrance), as a way-point between
the two races and to strengthen trade.
Over the centuries, orc hordes and giants from the
Eternal Mountains, and the desolate waste of the
Frozenfar, assaulted Gundgathol. The humans came to
the aid of the dwarves. As more humans migrated into
the Northern Reaches and the town of Threshold grew,
the dwarves, in turn, rose to the aid of the humans.
Despite constant threats to their survival, the dwarves
and humans prospered together until the death of King
Thorrim Stoneborn, Blood of Thaneduhr. The passing
of the king tore House Stoneborn asunder. A war of
succession erupted that pitted the king’s twin sons
against each other. The young Thorgallin Stoneborn
defeated his twin brother Darguar in a great battle
and was named Lord of Gundgathol and King of
Dwarrow. As punishment for the unprecedented war
of succession, Thorgallin banished his kin, and over
half House Stoneborn, including his brother’s sons and
daughters and their allied houses, into exile.
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The remaining dwarves of House of Stoneborn called
for further vengeance. Old One Halgdrin Stoneborn,
the High Priest of Thaneduhr, called down the might of
his god. He stripped the disgraced Stoneborn of their
name and, invoking divine power, cursed his exiled
family for their treachery. The curse emaciated their
bodies, turned their hair white, and their skin gray. The
exiled Stoneborn became known as gray dwarves, or
simply, duergar.
The duergar, defeated, banished, and cursed by their
own kin and creator, vowed revenge. They migrated
deep into the underdark. At first, the dark dwarves
barely managed to survive. Many were lost, including
their leader and King-in-Exile Darguar Stoneborn.
To survive, they adapted their culture and language
to the harsh subterranean underworld. Their priests
began praying to Dworgrim, an ancient and disgraced
dwarven hero from the early history of Gundgathol. In
time they made contact and created alliances with other
subterranean civilizations like the dark elves and the
kalas-toa. They secured their survival and prospered
through subterranean trade in forged iron and slaves.
Wartok, the grandson of Thorrim Stoneborn, formed
a new clan called House Whitebeard. Under the
leadership of House Whitebeard a duergar colony
emerged, strong and fierce, deep in the underdark.
They had but one purpose – exact their revenge. His
duergar warriors, in concert with their allies, attacked
Gundgathol and drove out King Thorgallin Stoneborn
and his people from their ancestral home. Wartok
and his duergar solidified their hold on the city, but
Dworgrim, their god, demanded the Stoneborn suffer
further indignity. Above all, Dworgrim demands the
duergar find and desecrate the Forge of Creation,
Thaneduhr’s sacred temple, and the resting place of
the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords.
Battered and nearly broken, King Thorgallin Stoneborn
fled. He led his people, and the remnants of their noble
houses, south out of the mountains. They sought shelter
in the human trade settlement of Hamelet, along the
River Isenduin.
250 years have passed since the exodus from
Gundgathol. Monsters from the underdark have
entered, and formed lairs within, the dark dwarven
complex. Orcs and worse have passed through the
doors of the sacred mountains. The majesty and
grandeur of Gundgathol is gone, replaced by shadow
and evil. The people of the Northern Reaches refer to
the half-drowned dungeon as...Dwarrowdeep.
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Over the years, the mountain dwarves made several
unsuccessful attempts to retake their homeland, or
at least establish a foothold, but lack the numbers
and the resources. Instead, they focused on small
reconnaissance missions while solidifying their strength
in Hamelet. The dwarves took over the town and its
defenses. They replaced meager embankments and
wooden palisades with stone towers and ramparts.
They built a stone temple to Thaneduhr, a meadhall
to Geddinthor, and re-established their trade in iron
goods. Their industry focuses on weapons and armour
– still acknowledged as the finest in the realm – which
they trade via barge and caravan with Threshold.
To most the town appears like an above-ground
dwarven stronghold. The dwarves refer to the village
as Durnagald (Translation: Last Hearth) instead of
Hamelet. The ealdormen of Hamelet find the dwarven
presence antagonizing.
Recently, the Old One Halgdrin Stoneborn, the High
Priest of Thaneduhr, and his dwarven priests read the
portents: the trilliums bloom along Loch Rannock to
the east, the bald eagle once again nests along the
Eternal Mountains to the west, and the runestones read
the same way each time they are cast: Seek the Forge.
The time has come to retake Gundgathol. Are you
brave (or foolish) enough to explore the long dark of
Dwarrowdeep?
GAZETTEER
The Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow takes its name from the
once mighty dwarven realm of Gundgathol beneath
the Eternal Mountains. The dwarves still claim dominion
over this land despite their forced exodus to Hamelet.
Apart from the Free City of Threshold and the town of
Hamelet, the region is sparsely populated. Threshold
only looks inward to rebuild the city from a siege of
giants and orcs a few years ago, and most of the
peripheral towns and villages of the Northern Reaches,
are, essentially, on their own. There are no minor
settlements in Dwarrow as they cannot be protected from
roving orc warbands. Groups of Valdghar barbarians,
some friendly and some not, migrate into and out of the
northern portion of the region. The northmen are hardy
and can hold their own against monstrous warbands.
Generally, the climate of the region is cold and summers
are brief (8 weeks). Frigid arctic winds and snow during
winter, at times, can close travel north of the southern
edge of the Eternal Mountains to all but the hardiest
rangers, druids, and barbarians.
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Hamelet maintains a key trade relationship with
Threshold but is quite isolated otherwise. Normally,
caravan routes to the Free City are closed briefly during
each winter due to snow. Cold weather equipment is
required most of the year.
The regional hex map (p.12) provides a geographical
overview of the Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow. Each hex
represents approximately 5 miles. This map uses the
rough guideline that a human can march a maximum
of 18-20 miles a day (in 8 hours) given the nature of the
wilderness terrain. The trails are considered “rough” for
travel purposes. Caravan wagons move about 15 miles
a day and unencumbered horses about 30 miles per
day on trails. Movement off caravan routes would be
reduced and subject to weather conditions.
The Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow Marching Table (p.13)
approximates the distances between the villages,
towns, and key sites. In addition, for every hex traveled
by caravan the Referee should roll 1d6 with a result
of 1 indicating that a wagon has broken a wheel (or
sustained road damage of some sort) and must be
repaired or abandoned along the trail.
HISTORY, SOCIAL,
AND ECONOMIC STRUCTURE
The Kingdom of Dwarrow was a rich territory long
before the arrival of humans. Thaneduhr provided
precious gemstones and metals, including mithril, deep
in the Eternal Mountains. The dwarves worked and
shaped these resources into great wealth. The arrival
of humans and the founding of Threshold, and later
Hamelet, allowed both races to prosper.
The dwarves built their economic, political, and cultural
prosperity on a foundation of stone - the hereditary
kingship of House Stoneborn. Although many lives
were lost in the exodus, and many remain missing, the
Gundgathol dwarves are steadfast in their loyalty to
their king. They rebuilt their world and way of life, as
best they could, in Durnagald. The dwarves believe they
will retake their sacred homeland once they possess
sufficient numbers and resources.
As noted earlier, the town appears as an oddity - an
aboveground dwarven stronghold. The dwarves have
colonized and taken possession of Durnagald, much
to the chagrin of the human population and leading
town ealdormen. The dwarves have little regard for the
ealdorman of Hamelet and only invite them to Council
of Seven meetings to placate and maintain good trade
relationships with authorities in Threshold.
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GEOGRAPHY
1. The Ford of the River Isenduin
The Ford of the River Isenduin is a key strategic location
in the Northern Reaches. In order to command, defend,
and facilitate trade in the region, the Free City of
Threshold must control the road and the river-crossing.
The ford represents a lifeline to civilization in the frontier
darkness of the realm. The ford road is the only direct
connection between Threshold and the Principality of
Brine in the west and the sleepy villages of the Duchy
of Aerik.
The proximity of the ford to Threshold further reaffirms
its strategic and defensive importance. Some years ago,
a horde of orcs, goblins, and hill giants from the Black
Peaks attacked Threshold and nearly destroyed the city.
Prior to the main assault, the evil monsters feint attacked
Threshold via the Ford of the River Isenduin to draw
forces away from the city. The Order of the Crimson
Cross, St. Ygg’s elite force of paladins, alongside a
company of spearmen, were dispatched to hold the
ford. A pitched battle took place in which the paladins,
vastly outnumbered, held their ground. Sadly, many of
their number, including Knight-Commander Ser Alistair
Broadblade of the Red Bannermen, was slain.
A single standing stone located at the ford immortalizes
the battle and points in the direction to the
aforementioned territories.
2. The Pass of Algol
The Pass of Algol connects the Principality of Brine
with the Free City of Threshold and the Lost Kingdom
of Dwarrow. The route through the pass is crucial for
trade with the people of Brine. The pass cuts along
a narrow ravine in the Shieldwall Mountains. Both
sides are dotted with caves and home to monstrous
humanoids like kobolds, goblins, and bugbears. They
either demand tribute or ambush caravans traveling
through the pass. There is always work for caravan
guards on the route to Brine. The pass is closed during
the winter months.
3. The Shieldwall Mountains
The Shieldwall Mountains are a long mountain range
extending approximately 30 miles to the southwest of
Threshold. The Shieldwall demarcates the Duchy of
Aerik to the south and the Principality of Brine to the
north.
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The Shieldwall Mountains are of strategic importance
to Threshold. The Pass of Algol is the only caravan
route through the wilderness to ensure trade with
the Principality of Brine. The mountain range is also
important to ensure monsters cannot use the cover of
the Shieldwall to threaten the city from the north. The city
guard are often stretched too thin and do not possess
the manpower to conduct proper reconnaissance of the
mountains. Merchants hire their own guards if they wish
to traverse the Pass of Algol. Large avian predators like
giant hawks and terrordactyls nest in the mountains.
4. The Free City of Threshold
See entry in Towns and Villages.
5. Kertle Forest
The Kertle Forest runs east, south of the River Isenduin,
and is approximately 20 miles in breadth and depth.
The wood is bracketed to the west by the Coal Hills
and to the south by the Black Peaks. A tribe of goblins
descend from the Black Peaks each year in force and
occupy the hills for summer raiding. They attack both
miners and loggers alike. Some say a dark spell hangs
upon the wood, corrupting the trees and tainting the
ground. Giant bats nest in the darkest corners of the
forest. Some say the goblins tame and ride the bats.
6. The River Isenduin
The River Isenduin and its tributaries dominate the
geography of the Northern Reaches from the northeast
to the southwest. The exact source of the broad,
majestic river is unknown. Some speculate the source
is a glacier far to the north. Others say the river stems
from a sacred spring circled with stones and tended by
mysterious druids of the Valdghar.
Beginning in the north, the Isenduin winds its way
southwest towards Threshold and, eventually, turns
south just before it reaches the Duchy of Aerik. A large
branch of the Isenduin, the Moorwash River, feeds the
bog known as the Barrowmoor and then drains via the
Merisc and Blackwater rivers beyond the marsh.
The Isenduin is broad and deep in most places, although
there are fords and bridges where men, horses, and
wagons can pass. The fords are well known. Both
men and monsters alike know the importance of these
locations and are often the site of skirmishes, ambushes,
and battles. The best known is called the Ford-of-the-
River Isenduin. The other crossings have variant names,
like the Dread-Ford, or the Old Dwarf Bridge, based
on locale.
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7. The Dread-Ford
The Dread-Ford is located about five miles southwest
of Hamelet. A trail extends southeast of the ford and
winds its way between the Kertle and Dreadwood
Forests. The path continues along the western edge of
the Dreadwood to the ruins of an ancient motte and
bailey castle. A less-traveled path leads south from the
castle through the Black Peaks via the Pass of Black
Arrows. From spring to fall, orc warbands ambush
caravans traveling between Hamelet and Threshold
near the Dread-Ford. The orcs descend from the Black
Peaks and use the Dreadwood as cover. Orc patrols
travel in single file to hide their numbers.
8. Hamelet/Durnagald
See entry in Towns and Villages.
9. The Ruins of Dreadwood Motte
Once a stalwart defensive structure in the early history
of the Northern Reaches, Dreadwood Motte is a
shadow of its former glory. The keep once belonged
to Ser Rodarick Erminemantle. Erminemantle was a
knight of repute but was slain by a horde of orcs from
the Black Peaks. Great Oor-Uks put his villagers to the
sword and fired his keep. As a third son of nobility Ser
Rodarick would not inherit, instead, he made his fortune
in jousting and tournaments prior to these pursuits
being banned in his homeland. He then migrated and
settled in the Northern Reaches. He took his surname
from a poem written about him:
Listen gentles, while I tell
How this knight of fortune fell
Lands or vineyards he had none
Jousts and war his living won
Rust the shield and falchion hid
Joust and tourney were forbid
All his means of living gone
Ermine mantle he had none
The ruins of Dreadwood Motte are located in a vale
below the mountain range known as the Black Peaks.
The motte is an ancient and derelict structure. The
ruins consist primarily of a central stone tower and
broken wall sections. The earthen embankments are
barely noticeable. The site remains contested terrain
to this day between the inhabitants of Hamelet/
Durnagald and orc warbands from the Black Peaks.
Erminemantle’s sons, sent to Threshold for their knightly
apprenticeships, were spared the slaughter. Some say
catacombs beneath the ruins conceal secret crypts.
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10. The Dreadwood Forest
The Dreadwood extends north and east of Kertle
Forest. The wood is bracketed on its northern border
by the River Isenduin and the south by the eastern edge
of the Black Peaks.
Giant spiders lair deep within the forest and the trees
are covered in thick spider webs. Foolish souls venture
into the wood to harvest spider silk. The material, for
the few who return, makes excellent rope and unique
garments for a handsome profit.
11. The Pass of Black Arrows
The Pass of Black Arrows is fraught with danger. There
are other, seldom-trodden pathways through the peaks,
but these are known only to the tribes of orcs, ogres, and
hill giants that inhabit the mountains. These monstrous
humanoids occupy an ancient stone fortress mid-way
through the pass. Some say an intricate network of
caves extends from the fortress deep into the mountains
and into the underdark. South of the pass is a vast
barren wasteland called The Forbidden Zone and the
ruins of ancient Archaia.
12. The Vale of Bones
The Vale of Bones is a vast plain mixed with low rolling
hills. The vale is named after an ancient battle of
antiquity that took place between the armies of dwarves
and men against a goblin horde. Losses were so heavy
both armies were crippled and forced to withdraw from
the field.
The remains of the dead sank in the boggy lowlands.
Now the skeletal remains of the battle rest in a thin layer
of peat-coloured water and mud. To this day tomb-
robbers scour the site hoping to unearth the remains
of a skeleton bearing coins or precious treasure. In the
dark of night, undead are said to haunt the battlefield.
13. The King’s Gate (The Doors of Dalgeddin)
Despite their ruined and derelict appearance, the
Doors of Dalgeddin are still a majestic sight to behold.
King Dalgeddin Stoneborn, one of the early Stoneborn
kings to rule Gundgathol, stands immortalized in stone
over three hundred feet tall.
All those who wish entry into the Eternal Mountains must
pass under his watchful gaze. The Doors of Dalgeddin,
also called the King’s Gate, or South Gate, provide the
southernmost point of entry into Dwarrowdeep.
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14. The Ruins of Kaer-Khelek
The dwarves named Kaer-Khelek (Translation: Fortress-
along-the-Water) for its proximity to the picturesque
vale of Loch Rannock to the immediate southeast. Also
called East Gate, Kaer-Khelek is located along the far
eastern edge of the city of Gundgathol and the Eternal
Mountains. The dwarves built the kaer, or stronghold,
around the mouth of an ancient cave opening into the
mountains. The doors to Kaer-Khelek have been open
for centuries and tribes of monstrous humanoids and
worse have entered and made lairs in Dwarrowdeep.
A hidden path near the doorway leads up a precarious
trail through the mountains to the Citadel of Sleet (High
Gate). Beyond the citadel the trail continues north and
then descends near the Frost Gate, the northernmost
entrance into Gundgathol.
15. Loch Rannock
Loch Rannock is breathtaking to behold. The loch
glistens and gleams at the base of a stunning and
picturesque mountain vale at the eastern edge of the
Eternal Mountains. Immediately to the west, the white
peaks of the mountains rise dramatically into the sky.
To the north, the dense alpine forest of the Everwinter
Wood stretches north for miles on end, and, to the east,
a broad steppe continues as far as the eye can see.
Between the northern edge of the loch and the forest,
a large single standing stone juts up from the ground.
In the center of the stone is the symbol of House
Broadshield (a shield with warhammer over a chevron).
Around the symbol is the inscription, “I, Jori, of House
Broadshield, stood alone and withheld the Red-Eye
Orcs to protect my kin. I slew 21 before Geddinthor
called me home.” The first dwarven player character to
leave an offering will receive a Bless for the remainder
of the day. This happens only once.
16. The Eternal Mountains (Thaneduhr’s Throne)
Alongside the Barrowmoor, the Great Salt Reach, and
The Forbidden Zone, the Eternal Mountains are one
of the largest geographical features of the Northern
Reaches. The dwarves of Gundgathol also refer to the
mountains as Thaneduhr’s Throne - for the immortal
god who created them in the heart of the mountain.
The range is massive and spans approximately 35
miles in length and 40 miles in width. The mountains
are inhabited by monsters adapted to the cold and high
elevation like yeti, ice toads, remorhaz, and frost giants.
These creatures lair in the innumerable caves and crags
hidden in the mountain peaks. Even an ancient, huge,
white dragon has been seen on the wing above the
mountains.
lain etched this stone in memory of kulnir cobblestone, my father
17. Galduhr’s Gate
The Doors of Galduhr, also called Galduhr’s Gate, rest
at the end of the Valley of Woe. The dwarves named
this entrance after the warrior and architect Galduhr
who fought with two mighty hand axes. The dwarven
exodus from Gundgathol took place primarily from
the Doors of Dalgeddin, but some escaped through
Galduhr’s Gate. To ensure the safe exodus of their kin,
the remaining warriors sealed the doors and held a
heroic last stand against an overwhelming number of
orcs. Many were caught inside and killed or captured.
The doors have not been opened in 250 years.
18. The Valley of Woe
The dwarves renamed this vale the Valley of Woe
after they fled Gundgathol. The beaten and retreating
warriors made a final stand at Galduhr’s Gate against
the invading horde of orcs to ensure their wives and
children escaped. Thereafter, the dwarves only mention
the valley with great melancholy. Some say there are
crypts from the earliest days of Gundgathol hidden in
the walls of the vale. The doors of these crypts are so
masterfully crafted, that only the ancestral stone sense
of a dwarf can reveal their presence.
19. The Henge of the Heavens
The Henge of the Heavens is located in a secret vale at
the top of the Eternal Mountains. The henge consists of
a dozen twelve-foot-tall stones. The stones are twelve
inches thick and have sharply angled tops. In the center
of the ring is a broad, crude stone altar. Sages believe
a Valdghar barbarian tribe worshipped at this site and
made sacrifices under the double moon eclipse that
marks the night sky during the summer and winter
solstice. The two moons are called Twyr and Rheada
(Ray-da), the former is slightly larger and higher and is
known as the “Father” while Rheada sits lower in the
night sky and is known as the “Mother” (p. 30).
20. The Citadel of Sleet
The Citadel of Sleet, also known as the High Gate
of Gund-Felek (Translation: Hall of Stone) is the
only dwarven structure that stands atop the Eternal
Mountains. The citadel takes its name, in part, from the
perpetual winter storms that pummel the tower at high
elevation. The tower is unique. It is the only surface
entrance that provides access to the lowest levels of
Gundgathol (called Gund-Felek). After the fall of the
city, a white dragon, Glacialicles Frigidarium, broke
into the citadel and made a lair inside it.
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21. The Frost Gate
The Frost Gate, so named due to its perpetual exposure
to winter storms, is the only entrance to Gundgathol
along the northern edge of the Eternal Mountains. The
Frost Gate is connected to Kaer-Khelek and Citadel
Sleet via a perilous mountain trail. The doors are
shut and can only be opened by uttering the secret
password. A large group of dwarves were cut off from
escape to the south during the attack of the duergar.
They fled to this gate, but never escaped. They were
killed or enslaved.
22. The Forgotten Stairway of Kalbandur
The Forgotten Stairway of Kalbandur is a treacherous
stone staircase that winds several hundred feet
above ground along the western edge of the Eternal
Mountains.
Long ago, the dwarves crafted a broad stone staircase
from the Doors of Kalbandur, located at the top of the
stairway, down to the eastern edge of the Fargone
Forest. However, after the dwarven exodus the
staircase collapsed and was never replaced. Instead,
someone (or something) cut rough-hewn stairs into
the mountainside. The stairway is slick, vertical in the
extreme (rising at a 75-degree angle) and bombarded
with perilous wind and weather.
In addition, giant bald eagles soar above the
western edge of the mountains and nest in the rocky
outcroppings above the Doors of Kalbandur. The stone
doors are weathered but inlaid with mithril. In the light
of the moon they will reveal, with a faint white radiance,
the following inscription in Ancient Dwarvish (see the
Dwarrowdeep Character Sheet for more information):
Atop the stair, where eagles soar
Rests Kalbandur’s forgotten door
The entrance to our mountain hame
Is hidden in the ancient frame
23. Loch Stenness
Loch Stenness sits deep within the heart of the Fargone
Forest. The loch is both long and broad. The loch is
spring-fed and perpetually cold. A large burial mound
ringed with standing stones is located on an island at
its center. Nothing is known about the mound but its
grandeur suggests a status burial from ancient antiquity.
The Black Teeth gnolls claim the forest and do not allow
trespassers into their sacred hunting ground.
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in the year 34, gorgrom, blood of falgorm, became lord of house
24. The Black Teeth Gnoll Encampment
The Black Teeth are a tribe of vicious gnolls. The
gnolls have adapted to their northern environment and
possess shaggy coats of white, gray, and black that
are striking to behold and provide superlative natural
camouflage in the dark snowy forest. The tribe are
renowned for their skill as archers and possess huge
longbows built to match their terrifying height and
strength. The Black Teeth consider the Fargone Forest
their ancestral hunting ground and attack intruders,
such as those along Trovik’s Trail or lumberjacks from
the Principality of Brine. Warriors of the Black Teeth
possess the skill of rangers and keep both wolves, and
the occasional dire wolf, for protection. They are led by
a great warrior-chieftain over seven feet tall.
25. The Fargone Forest
The Fargone Forest is a northern pinewood. The forest
marks the border between the Principality of Brine and
the Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow. The eastern edge of the
forest is home to an encampment of gnolls who call
their tribe the Black Teeth. The forest is said to contain
numerous hidden burial mounds long overgrown
with grass and trees. To the inexpert, the mounds are
indistinguishable from the hills and dales of the forest
landscape.
26. Trovik’s Trail
Trovik’s Trail is a shortcut from the territory known as the
Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow, through the Fargone Forest,
to the Principality of Brine. The trail begins near the
Stonefrost Cairn and ends at the Henge of Lost Souls.
Trovik’s Trail is perilous. The gnolls of the Black Teeth
attack trespassers in their territory and take captives as
slaves.
27. The Stonefrost Cairn
The Stonefrost Cairn is a large stone-covered burial
mound surrounded by eight standing stones. The
cairn is marked by a thick round stone door and the
ring of stones measures 150 feet at its widest point.
The Stonefrost Cairn is an ancient landmark in the
region. The cairn signals the beginning of Trovik’s Trail
west through the Fargone Forest. A tribe of Valdghar
barbarians migrated each spring from the Frozenfar to
worship at the site but have not returned for several
seasons. Local lore suggests a powerful tribal shaman
was buried in the mound and that his ghost rises with
the bi-annual eclipse of the double-moons during the
summer and winter solstice. The stones are aligned
astrologically, and the mouth of the cairn faces east.
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28. Everwinter Wood
The Everwinter is an alpine forest that extends about 45
miles north from Loch Rannock and is 25 miles wide
at its broadest point. The forest possesses two unique
locations: the Glass Pool of Zinn and the Ninestane
Henge. The trees of this forest are ancient. They are
tall and broad. Little sunlight penetrates through the
canopy even on the brightest of days.
A small tribe of wood elves lives in the forest. The tribe
hunts the orcs that desecrate the wood and migrate
into, and out of, Kaer-Khelek and Gundgathol. The
elves shun humans. Some say their chieftain rides a
great shaggy unicorn stallion (p.253).
29. The Ninestane Henge
The Henge of Nine Stanes, also called the Ninestane
Henge, is located in a secret grove deep in the
Everwinter Wood. The stones are inscribed but well-
worn. A long-plundered burial tomb stand in the center
of the stones (p. 10).
Locals claim the magic of the grove attracts northern
unicorns during the double-lunar eclipse. The henge
provides a means of teleportation to other hengegates
across the Northern Reaches, for those who possess the
knowledge to activate them. The god Odin led Skuld
the Cleric to the henge to shepherd the cyclopsmen
when they first appeared in the realm (p.24).
30. The Glass Pool of Zinn
A frozen lake, with the appearance of glass, is hidden
deep in the Everwinter Wood. At the edge of the lake, a
blue stone tower stands frozen in time. Locals tell a tale
of an evil sorceress, who, bound by magic, was forced
to live in the tower until her death. Upon her demise,
she summoned all her power and laid a curse upon
the land. Since that time, the Tower of Zinn remains
untouched. Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #2.
31. The Frozenfar
The Frozenfar is a vast desolate steppe beyond the
northern-most forests and mountain ranges of the
Northern Reaches. The Valdghar barbarians are the
only humans who possess the survival skills and ability
to traverse the remote Frozenfar. Many of their sacred
burial mounds and stones are located deep in the
barren landscape. The barbarians speak of a great
glacier many leagues beyond the northern edge of the
Frozenfar.
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hammerhand i dondur carved these runes this runestone cele-

MARCHING TIME IN HOURS (H)/DISTANCE IN MILES (MI)

Dread- Pass of Free Ford of Forgotten
King’s Kaer- Dread- Pass of Stonefrost
Locations Hamelet wood Black City of the River Stairs of
Gate Khelek Ford Algol Cairn
Motte Arrows Threshold Isenduin Kalbandur

Hamelet - 6h/15 8h/20 2h/5 8h/20 14h/35 12h/30 18h/45 22h/55 22h/55 28h/70
King's Gate 6h/15 - 14h/35 6h/15 20h/50 24h/60 18h/45 22h/55 26h/65 32h/80 34h/85
Kaer-
8h/20 14h/35 - 10h/25 20h/50 26h/65 20h/50 26h/65 30h/75 32h/80 38h/95
Khelek
Dread-Ford 2h/5 6h/15 10h/25 - 8h/20 12h/30 10h/25 16h/40 20h/50 20h/50 26h/65

Dreadwood
8h/20 20h/50 20h/50 8h/20 - 4h/10 18h/45 24h/60 26h/65 28h/70 34h/85
Motte

Pass of
Black 14h/35 24h/60 26h/65 12h/30 4h/10 - 22h/55 28h/70 30h/75 32h/80 38h/95
Arrows
Free City of
12h/30 18h/45 20h/50 10h/25 18h/45 22h/55 - 4h/10 6h/15 10h/25 16h/40
Threshold
Ford of
the River 18h/45 22h/55 26h/65 16h/40 24h/60 28h/70 4h/10 - 10h/25 16h/40 22h/55
Isenduin
Pass of
22h/55 26h/65 30h/75 20h/50 26h/65 30h/75 6h/15 10h/25 - 16h/40 26h/65
Algol
Stonefrost
22h/55 32h/80 32h/80 20h/50 28h/70 32h/80 10h/25 16h/40 16h/40 - 8h/20
Cairn
Forgotten
Stairs of 28h/70 34h/85 38h/95 26h/65 34h/85 38h/95 16h/40 22h/55 26h/65 8h/20 -
Kalbandur

RELIGION, FAITH, AND THE GODS
The Ancient Ones, called the Anganach in the Northern
Reaches, represent the elder gods.
Some believe they pre-existed in the forests, swamps,
and streams of the land – like Silvanus (Green Man),
Herne the Hunter, Zuul, or Valdghar. Others believe the
first nomadic humans brought their gods with them. No
one knows for certain.
With the founding and growth of Threshold, new
religions migrated into the Northern Reaches. These
faiths are called the New Gods or the Futurus.
The church of St. Ygg has been the most aggressive
in establishing itself in Threshold and the Prelacy of
Middenmark. The church has been less successful in
more peripheral, and more traditional, regions like the
Principality of Brine and the Duchy of Aerik. The clerics
of St. Ygg are dismissive of the Ancient Ones and
position them as heathen, backward, and descendant.
The town of Hamelet, given its proximity to, and
influence from, Threshold, has adopted the Futurus,
for the most part. However, many still remember the
prayers and sacred ceremonies of their forebears.
Some return, quietly, to the family burial graves and
mounds of their ancestors. They offer prayers and leave
sacrifices to Silvanus, Valdghar, or Herne, during the
summer and winter solstice. There are numerous faces
of Green Man carved into the trees along the edge of
the Kertle and Dreadwood forests that have stood for
centuries.
Beyond the Anganach and the Futurus, there are tales
of other foreign religions, like Odin, slowly making their
way into the remote Northern Reaches. The Referee
can add other deities subject to needs of the campaign.

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brates the birth of bamlin tunneltrue, grandson of bamghar, in the
Deities in the Lost Kingdom
of Dwarrow
Arcantryl (Magus)
Goddess of Magic
Lawful Neutral
Symbol: Star within a star
Arcantryl, a Futurus deity, derives
her power from knowledge of the
universe and existence. She believes
in understanding the structure of the
cosmos and harnessing and bending
that knowledge to express magical
energy. Instead of branching out
immediately to the smaller villages of
the Northern Reaches, the clerics of Arcantryl focused
on developing followers in the larger centers. These
include the city of Threshold, Eastdale in the Prelacy of
Middenmark, and to a lesser degree, Ironguard Motte
in the Duchy of Aerik. Those who wish to offer prayer,
or leave a sacrifice, do so at a small statue located
near the Seer’s Shack in Hamelet.
Crom (Cromm Cruach)
God of Strength and Battle
Chaotic Good
Symbol: Silver crown over a mountain
Crom, or Crom Cruach, is worshipped
largely by warriors, mercenaries, and
frontiersmen. Crom, an Anganach
deity, is considered grim and gloomy.
He prizes feats of strength, valour,
and daring in battle. He rarely
answers prayers. Instead, he prefers
to watch resilient and resourceful
warriors blaze their own path to glory. His followers use
his name as a blessing, a curse, or in astonishment.
Crom’s symbol is a crown atop a great mountain. The
crown represents his position as the greatest of warriors.
His followers, upon death, must climb Crom’s great
mountain and stand in judgment before him. If they
have been cowardly, or fled in the face of battle, Crom
will laugh at them and cast them out. However, if a
warrior has been stout of heart and died well, he will be
welcomed into the afterlife. Crom is often depicted as
a barbarian with black hair and blue eyes. Warriors of
Crom prefer the battle axe, hand axe, broadsword, and
spear. Warriors of Crom beat their weapons against
their shields before battle in the hope of drawing his
attention to their heroic deeds.
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Denara (Pecuna)
Demi-Goddess of Wealth, Bureaucracy, Trade
Lawful Neutral
Symbol: Unbalanced scales of trade
Denara’s sphere includes the areas
of trade, wealth, and administration.
Her followers include entrepreneurs,
traders, merchants, bureaucrats,
and the wealthy. Denara, a deity of
the Futurus, believes in the judicious
treatment of wealth, the hierarchical
distribution of capital, and lawful
organization of trade and trade agreements.
Dhurindain (Kibil-Khazad)
Dwarven Demi-God of Mountains
Neutral (Good)
Symbol: Three mountains
Dhurindain, the demi-god of the
mountains and their secrets, serves
as the patron of dwarven miners,
architects, and craftsmen. Miners
and clerics of the Secret-Keeper
often claim they found the tendrils
of Dhurindain’s beard when they
happen upon a vein of gold or
mithril deep in the earth. Followers
of Dhurindain believe earth and stone are sacred. They
believe that carelessness with the wealth of the earth
will anger Dhurindain. Unlike Geddinthor, Dhurindain
never speaks directly to his followers. Instead, the
Secret-Keeper communicates through signs and
symbols hidden in the earth and stone that require his
followers’ active observation to decipher. The dwarven
people attribute their innate stone-sense to the blessing
of Dhurindain. Clerics of the Secret-Keeper typically
wield hammers as their primary weapon.
Dworgrim (Narag-Khazad)
God of Gray Dwarves
Lawful Evil
Symbol: Bearded skull
Dworgrim, the god of the duergar,
was one of the first great warriors of
Gundgathol. Also called the Gray
One or the Outcast, Dworgrim
offered no quarter in battle, kept
slaves (forbidden in dwarven society),
and advocated a xenophobic
ethnocentrism among the dwarven
people. Upon his death, his descendants formed a cult
based on his ideals and worshipped him in secret.
year 582 i kaldun caved these runes hamrak, grandson of bragrak
In the blackness of the underdark, the exiles of House
Stoneborn, forsaken and cursed by Thaneduhr,
whispered prayers to Dworgrim – and he answered.
Dworgrim is the sole deity of the duergar and rules their
society by rewarding cruelty and malice. He forbids the
worship of familial ancestors.
Geddinthor (Baruk-Khazad)
Dwarven Demi-God of War
Neutral Good
Symbol: Battle-axe
Geddinthor, the Lord of Battle, is the
demi-god of dwarven warriors. All
dwarven warriors know the stories
and sagas of Geddinthor’s courage
and bravery. Dwarven sages believe
it was Geddinthor who taught the
dwarves to defeat mighty frost giants
and the tactics necessary to stand
against overwhelming orc hordes with fewer numbers.
It is said Geddinthor wields a double-bladed battle
axe and sings praises to Thaneduhr as he wades into
combat. Geddinthor prizes weapon skill, training,
and valor amongst his followers. Dwarven clerics of
Geddinthor may use the hand or battle axe.
Thaneduhr (Uzbad-Khazad)
Dwarven God of Creation
Lawful Good
Symbol: A crown over an anvil
Thaneduhr, the All-Father, is the
creator of the dwarven race. The
dwarves believe he shaped the first
seven noble families from stone,
deep in the Eternal Mountains with
a famous relic - the Hammer of
Dwarvish Lords. The All-Father taught
the dwarves the skills of mining,
forgecraft, architecture, and warfare. Thaneduhr’s
symbol is a crown over an anvil, representing his status
as the king of dwarves and the forge as their birthplace.
The demi-gods Geddinthor (War) and Dhurindain
(Mountains) serve Thaneduhr. Clerics of the All-
Father wield hammers as their primary melee weapon.
Thaneduhr is associated with the number seven.
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Silvanus the Green Man (Viridis Voltus)
God of Nature and the Balance
Neutral
Symbol: Face of leaves
Silvanus is an ancient deity. As
one of the Anganach, Silvanus’
faith arrived with the first human
settlements. His religion has been
largely, but not exclusively, replaced
by the worship of St. Ygg. Silvanus,
also called Green Man, oversees the
balance in nature: law and chaos,
light and dark, growth and decay, life and death. For
generations rangers and druids looked to Silvanus for
guidance and protection. Faces of Silvanus have been
carved into trees and rocks for centuries in the region.
Tales say good fortune befalls those who chance upon
his face in the wild.
St. Ygg (Veridicus)
God of Righteousness
Lawful Good
Symbol: Red cross on a white field
St. Ygg is the deity of righteousness
and light. St. Ygg, a god of the
Futurus, believes in the highest moral
standards. He is sanctimonious and
has an indignant temper with those
who fail to see the just nature of his
actions. The faith of St. Ygg is the most
well-known of the new organized
religions in the Northern Reaches. Like Arcantryl, the
faith of St. Ygg is based in Threshold and emanates
outwards to the more distant corners of the realm.
Recently, authorities in Threshold seeded the Prelacy
of Middenmark, located south of the Lost Kingdom of
Dwarrow, to the faith of St. Ygg to bring the region
under control. St. Ygg’s followers include clerics and
a small group of paladins known as the Order of the
Crimson Cross. The Red Bannermen, as they are also
called, are based in Threshold, not far removed from
Hamelet. Paladins are rare in the Northern Reaches.
silverfist, engraved this stone in worship to thaneduhr this stone
Odin One-Eye
God of Wisdom and Warfare
Neutral Good
Symbol: An eye

The cult of Odin is little known among

the people of the Northern Reaches.
Sages say Odin gouged out his eye
and offered it as a sacrifice in return
for cosmic knowledge and wisdom.
Odin has many names, and, subject
to the people who worship him, is
called Woden, Ofnir, or Grimnir.

Odin possesses a massive great spear called Gungnir

and lives in his great hall in Valhalla. He is sometimes
accompanied by his two ravens Hugin and Munin
and rides through the stars on his eight-legged steed
Sleipner.

Under Skuld the Cleric, a tribe of cyclopsmen in Hamelet

worship Odin exclusively as their patron deity. All clerics THE LOST KINGDOM OF DWARROW:
of Odin sacrifice an eye as part of their acceptance into TOWNS AND VILLAGES
the faith. Some say Odin gifts his clerics with new forms
of sight (or insight) in return for the sacrifice. Odin is Threshold (City)
associated with the number nine.
Population: 25,021
Alignment: Any (Lawful Good and Lawful Neutral)
Demographics: Any (primarily human)
Political Structure: Hereditary Kingship
Industry and Trade: Financial, Political, and Trade
Capital of the Northern Reaches

Threshold is the capital of the Northern Reaches. Five

years ago, the city was attacked by a horde of monsters
from the Black Peaks. The army included orcs, goblins,
and giants who nearly leveled the city and destroyed
most of the stone fortifications. The warriors of
Threshold, alongside support from the high clerics and
wizards, barely repelled the army. Currently, only about
half the city is habitable. The other half was destroyed
and remains under construction.

Hamelet (Durnagald)
Population: 4,598
Alignment: Lawful Good and Lawful Neutral
Demographics: Dwarves and Humans; Cyclopsmen
Political Structure: Mixed (Ealdormen appointed
by authorities in Threshold in association with the
Hereditary Kingship of the Gundgathol dwarves)
Industry and Trade: Iron Goods, Iron Ore, Fish,
Honey, Sack Mead, Agriculture (Wheat, Oats), Lumber,
Livestock (Sheep and Pigs)

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marks the life of hambuin silverhand, master blacksmith huldock,
Hamelet is located along the northern banks of the
river Isenduin about 30 miles northeast of Threshold.
Hamelet began as a small trade settlement, close to the
banks of the river, designed to support the exchange of
iron goods between the fledgling city and Gundgathol.
The population of the village was almost exclusively
human for generations until the exodus of the dwarves
from the mountains. Within a few short years, the
dwarves colonized and remade the sleepy village.
The dwarves rarely refer to the town as Hamelet. They
renamed the town Dur-Nagald (Last Hearth) which the
humans corrupt to Durnagald.
They began by replacing the simple defensive
embankments with stone towers and battlements.
They built a large stone temple to Thaneduhr, called
The Great Forge, which is now the centerpiece of the
settlement. From the temple, the dwarves oversee the
administration of the town and trade. The temple is
also the spiritual center of the dwarves. The cultural
center, and the next largest structure, is the Meadhall
of Geddinthor where the dwarves gather for drink
and song and to praise the Father of Battle. Large
gatherings of the noble houses, called moots, also take
place in the hall.
Today, Hamelet/Durnagald consists largely of humans
and Gundgathol dwarves. The humans are normally
settlers, transients, farmers, traders, a few acculturated
barbarians, and adventurers. The next sizeable
population includes 81 male cyclopsmen. A few
halflings (called “Pecks” in the Northern Reaches) and
half-elves also make their home in the town. Elves in
Hamelet are normally adventurers or travellers passing
through on their way to/from Threshold.
Baeldaeg (Pyre Day)
Hamelet celebrates Baeldaeg or Pyre Day twice a year
on Midsummer’s Eve and the Winter Solstice. These two
events correspond to the eclipse of the double-moons
that are such a prominent feature of the night’s sky.
The origins of Baeldaeg begin in the years after the
arrival of the first humans. The first settlers found
spiritual significance in the pre-existing burial mounds
and standing stones dotted across the ancient
landscape. They noticed some of these earthworks and
monuments aligned with cycle of the sun, moon, and
stars. They began repurposing the monuments to bury
their dead and gathered at these sacred locations to
worship their ancestors and acknowledge the passing
of the agrarian cycle.
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Slowly, as small communities grew into villages and
towns, Baeldaeg evolved and remained an important
cultural celebration. The celebration is practiced
primarily by the human population, but the dwarves
have warmed to the festivities over time.
Baeldaeg begins with Cuthgaert, the Senior
Ealdorman. He leads a procession through the village
to a massive pyre built in the town-square. All those
living in the town place an offering of some type on the
pyre. Sacrificial offerings are given to one’s ancestors
but also to the gods. They include items like an oak
branch for Silvanus, a cross or broach of St. Ygg, coins
for Denara, or weapons for Crom.
The procession is followed by feats of strength such
as axe throwing, archery contests, and anvil carrying.
The activities culminate with animal baits and the ritual
shedding of blood. Animal baiting typically includes
bears and bulls. However, in some instances, baits also
include owlbears and other captured monsters.
With the setting of the sun, and the rise of the double
moons, the pyre is set ablaze to coincide with the eclipse.
Prayers are offered as their sacrificial items burn away
and float up into the night sky as tiny embers. Most pray
for good weather, a bountiful harvest, health, fertility,
or for success in battle. This is followed by feasting and
merry-making.
As directed by their leader Skuld, the Cleric of Odin, the
cyclopsmen believe the celebration to be a profoundly
sacred. She preaches the sacred symbolism of Odin’s
two eyes (the double moons) closing to one eye during
the eclipse that deeply resonates with the cyclopsmen.
The cyclopsmen do not take part in the feasting (they
can only consume raw meat) or alcohol consumption
(poison) during Baeldaeg. However, they can consume
clotted cream which provides the same intoxicating
effect. Skuld forbids its consumption.
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PLACES OF NOTE: HAMELET
1. The Slovenly Trull (Tavern and Inn)
The Slovenly Trull is one of Hamelet’s oldest structures.
Located by the western gate, The Slovenly Trull is well-
situated for merchants arriving from Threshold and is
also close to The King’s Jewel and The Meadhall of
Geddinthor.
Algar, a seedy looking man with a large noise, operates
the tavern and works as the bartender. He employs
Jalla, a human woman with long braided blonde hair,
Lug a cyclopsman, and two young dwarves, Gethek
and Dundrall of House Cobblestone, as servers.
The tavern teems with activity and the sound of tin
whistles and bodhrans can often be heard as one enjoys
a drink and a blether at the end of a long day. Tavern
patrons consist primarily of humans, as the dwarves
tend to prefer the meadhall. However, there are always
dwarves seeking good company or conducting business
in The Trull.
Consult The Slovenly Trull Random Patron Generator
for exact details (p.278). Referees should roll this chart
multiple times in advance of play. The prices of food,
drink, provisions, and lodging are commensurate with
those found in any core rulebook. The specialty is
called Sack Mead which is made with more honey and
is therefore denser and stronger in alcohol content.
2. The King’s Jewel (Jeweler/Moneylender)
Master Jeweller Duras Longbeard, of House
Longbeard, is the proprietor of The King’s Jewel.
Duras comes from a long ancestral line of Gundgathol
jewelers. He is perhaps the most highly skilled lapidary
in the Northern Reaches and, in his youth, was a skilled
thief and fighter.
Duras is old by dwarven standards and has three
young dwarven apprentices, Haldal, Oric, and Falbrig,
of House Longbeard, in his shop. Above the doorway
hangs the three-mountain holy symbol of Dhurindain.
Duras can provide appraisal, banking, and lending
services for a fee. He has an affinity for rare gems
and dwarven antiquities, especially runestones, from
Gundgathol.
He will pay an additional 15% beyond listed gold piece
value for any gemstone or jewelry worth in excess of
2,000gp from Gundgathol. Duras normally charges
10% on all transactions.
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3. The Stonecutter’s Guild
Angarr Tunneltrue, a master stonemason, and
Uldram Broadbeam, a master architect, oversee the
Stonecutter’s Guild. On behalf of their respective
houses, they work together to facilitate local construction
and conduct local mining operations.
One such operation, an iron mine approximately 10
miles to the east in the Dreadwood Forest, is critical
to the dwarves and their production of iron goods.
The small mining camp extracts the ore which is then
transported via mule to the Isenduin River directly to
the north. The dwarves then load a barge operated by
the men of the town, who sail it downriver to Hamelet.
Angarr and Uldram are concerned. Orc warbands
harass the operation and slow production, particularly
in the spring and summer.
Any new building or construction project in town must be
approved by the guild. The guild employs cyclopsmen
to work alongside the dwarves. Both dwarves have
admiration (no small compliment for a dwarf) for the
strength and masonry of the cyclopsmen.
4. Martok’s Market and Trade Goods
A two-storey building located near the western entrance
to the town, Martok’s Market and Trade Goods is
the primary hub for incoming and outgoing goods.
Incoming goods are normally received by caravan
from Threshold. Outgoing goods, typically iron ore
and finished iron products are typically transported by
barge downriver to Threshold in the summer months.
Martok ensures trade flows through his ledgers – on
behalf of the Council of Seven and the Ealdormen of
Hamelet. Martok skims profit from most transactions.
His shop can provide 85% of most items in the equipment
listed in any rulebook. Anything not available he can
acquire in a week. Martok works with Weapon Master
Grewl Hammerhand, of The Company of the Axe, to
ensure he has a constant source of guards for his barges
and caravans. In addition to goods, Martok provides
transport of important persons (at triple normal rates).
Martok always has a half-dozen canaries in cages in his
shop (a fond reminder of his childhood in Gundgathol).
5. The Seer’s Shack
The Ancient Seer, as he is called, is the only resident
human magic-user in Hamelet. Villagers speak of him
in hushed tones and the dwarves and cyclopsmen
outright avoid him. His shack is a small hut filled with
944 may this stone stand in recognition of the siege of three hills in
strange arcane symbols and bones hanging on strings
from the ceiling. In the center is a firepit that vents
through a hole in roof.
Player Characters can consult the Seer regarding
matters arcane. The Seer is particularly adept at
identifying items related to magic-users and illusionists,
which he will do for a fee. The fee is determined by
average party level (Level 1: 100gp, Level 2: 500gp,
Level 3: 1,000gp, Level 4: 2,000gp, Level 5: 3,000gp).
The Seer is incorrect 15% of the time. He will never
sell magic items or write scrolls for player characters.
He will buy arcane spellbooks and scrolls. He has no
expertise with dwarven runestones.
6. The Black Breastplate (Armourer)
The sound of hammers striking metal can be heard
long before you enter the Black Breastplate. The Black
Breastplate is operated by Master Armourer Garduul
Ironforge. Garduul employs several young apprentices:
three dwarves (Karnir, Georin, Dunli) and two humans
(Aldrick and Malkin).
Garduul normally has dwarf-sized suits of mail on-
hand, up-to-and-including chainmail. Platemail must
be custom fitted and requires a month of construction
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time and full payment in advance. In addition, Garduul
can also craft Half Plate mail armour (AC: 4, Price:
275gp) with three weeks’ notice.
7. The Iron Anvil (Blacksmith)
The Iron Anvil provides iron goods for Durnagald,
Threshold, and the surrounding area. Like the Black
Breastplate and the Golden Axe, the Iron Anvil also
serves as a means of apprenticeship for the young
dwarves of House Ironforge. Under the expert tutelage
of Andrax Ironforge, the dwarves can produce iron
goods listed in any core rulebook but also can forge
custom dungeoneering equipment as well. He also sells
sledgehammers (5gp).
8. The Great Forge of Thaneduhr
Dedicated to the dwarven All-Father, The Great
Forge is an impressive two-storey stone temple. The
double doors of the temple are made from wood and
reinforced with iron and decorated in the dwarven
style of geometric relief. The symbol of Thaneduhr is
carved above the entrance. The temple doors open
to a magnificent central chamber lined with pillars.
An anvil-shaped altar stands before a great statue of
Thaneduhr, bracketed by smaller statues of Geddinthor
the year 625 this stone marks the opening of the copper mine dedi-
and Dhurindain. Long tapestries hang on the walls of the The weaponsmith is concerned with the quality of the
temple and depict the creation of the dwarves and their iron ore raw material he receives from the nearby
noble houses. House Stoneborn designed the temple dwarven mine. From time to time, he receives shipments
to remind the dwarves of their sacred homeland under that are totally unsuitable for smelting. He is unaware
the mountains. The Great Forge inspires reverence for that Cuthgaert, the Senior-Ealdorman of Hamelet, has
dwarven art, stonecraft, and architecture. been corrupting the ore.

The temple is the religious and political center of the New Weapon Damage Cost
Gundgathol dwarves. All dwarven clerics in Durnagald, Warhammer 1d6 3gp
regardless of faith, are educated and barracked within
Spiked Warhammer* 1d6 15gp
the temple. From within the walls of the Great Forge,
the clerics oversee all major religious activities and Great Hammer** 1d8 6gp
ceremonies of the Gundgathol dwarves. Since the Hand Axe 1d6 3gp
exodus from Gundgathol, the dwarven clergy have Battle Axe** 1d8 6gp
been without a supreme high priest. Called a High
Old One, the supreme high priest oversees each of Broadsword 1d6+1 8gp
the three faiths who are, in turn, led by an Old One, or Mace 1d6 3gp
high priest of Thaneduhr, Dhurindain, and Geddinthor, Great Mace** 1d8 6gp
respectively. Halgdrin Stoneborn, High Priest of
Thaneduhr, unofficially assumes the mantle of High Seax Knife*** 1d4+1 8gp
Old One (see Dwarven Clerics for more information). In
addition, the temple is also the seat of King Thorgallin *Blunt or a piercing weapon. Useable by clerics.
and House Stoneborn.
**Two-handed weapon.
The temple is surrounded by forges, including The Iron
Anvil, The Golden Axe, and The Black Breastplate. The ***-1 when used as a thrown weapon.
ringing of hammers, the stoking of fires, and the smell
of smoke, fills the air around the great structure. The 10. The Company of the Axe (Mercenary Guild)
dwarves, given their respect for the cyclopsmen, allow
the worship of Odin One-Eye in the Great Forge – a The Mercenary guild in Durnagald does a brisk trade.
great and rare honour. The clerics will perform auguries Grewl Hammerhand, the Guildmaster, works closely
and healing services for dwarves (standard fee) and an with Martok, the purveyor of trade goods and supplies
additional 10% for non-dwarves. in town. Given the orc warbands, guarding caravan
routes, and protecting the iron mining camp, Grewl
9. The Golden Axe (Weaponsmith) and Martok require a constant supply of mercenaries.

The Golden Axe is known as the finest weaponsmithy
in the realm. Gilius specializes in dwarven weapons,
including variations of the warhammer and the axe.
He is particularly well-known for his craftsmanship of
the dwarven seax knife. A seax knife is a dagger-like
weapon with a single edge. The blade varies from the
dagger in its length and breadth – normally 2-2.5 inches
wide and 12 inches long. The seax knife is particularly
well-adapted for tunnel fighting and does slightly more
damage than a common dagger. Dwarves commonly
carry a seax knife on their belt.
Gilius also specializes in broadswords for both dwarves
and men. The blade of a broadsword is wider and
stouter than a longsword. The broadsword, hand axe,
and spear are the preferred weapons in the Northern
Reaches. Player Characters can commission Gilius to
craft specialized weapons, given time and coin.
In addition to the recruitment and training of
mercenaries, Grewl, along with other select warriors
of House Hammerhand, oversee the required martial
training of all the Gundgathol dwarves in town. They
also organize and train the local militia (humans,
cyclopsmen, and others) in Durnagald. Martial training
is compulsory for all those living in Hamelet.
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and Henchman Generator available at www.
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available results are dwarves or dwarven fighters.

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cated to my ancestor bragdram in the year 720 broannic cut these
11. The Meadhall of Geddinthor
The Meadhall of Geddinthor is a large rectangular
wooden hall. Devoted to Geddinthor, the dwarven god
of battle, the meadhall is one of the largest structures
in Durnagald. The crossbeams above the entrance
are carved with ornate dwarven geometric knotwork.
They depict two dragon heads that intertwine above
the apex of the hall. A large iron pot hangs over a
broad rectangular hearth from the 18-foot ceiling in
the center of the meadhall. Long tables and benches
provide seating on either side. At the back, sits a large
throne with six smaller seats (three on either side) for the
king and the lords of the other noble houses. The walls
are decorated with the shields of the noble families and
their constituent clans.
The meadhall is, at once, both a religious temple and
a social center. Certain days of the week are devoted
exclusively to religious observance, other days are
devoted to drinking and merry-making, and still other
days are devoted to meetings of the noble houses.
Led by Old One Khalg the Wise, Blood of Khaldaggan
“Orc-Slayer” Hammerhand, High Priest of Geddinthor,
the clerics of Geddinthor organize and maintain the
strict schedule of the meadhall based on their religious
doctrine. The clerics anoint young dwarven warriors,
mark marital advancements in rank, and oversee
burial rites for fallen warriors. In addition to these
important communal matters, the clerics of Geddinthor
encourage the dwarven people to celebrate their gods
and ancestors in saga and song. They also supervise
the brewing of the sack mead served in the hall and
The Slovenly Trull.
THE GUNDGATHOL DWARVES:
NOBLE HOUSES, KIN, AND CULTURE
The Gundgathol dwarves structure their society on a
hierarchical caste-system that is, simultaneously, both
religious and secular. The dwarves divide their society
into seven ancestral houses based on divine right
monarchy. House Stoneborn rule in concert with the
six other noble houses. These houses, in descending
order, include: Ironforge, Hammerhand, Tunneltrue,
Broadbeam, Longbeard, and Cobblestone. Each house
is comprised of smaller families and sub-clans.
The dwarves base their hierarchical caste-structure on
the order of their creation, but also on the blessings
placed upon the first seven dwarves by the All-Father.
Thaneduhr blessed the first Stoneborn with the wisdom
to rule through knowledge of runes. He blessed House
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Ironforge with knowledge of metalworking. They were
given the answer to the riddle of steel. To House
Hammerhand he bestowed the skills of warfare to
protect the dwarven people. Thaneduhr gifted House
Tunneltrue with knowledge of mining and to House
Broadbeam knowledge of architecture. The All-Father
blessed House Longbeard with the skills to shape gems
mined from the earth and he gave House Cobblestone
the responsibility of service to the other houses.
The seven noble houses, each with their own divine
knowledge and wisdom, serve as the foundation of
dwarven society. The houses, from the ruling Stoneborns
to the Cobblestones, view their role in the larger
structure as sacred. By pursuing their mandate, they
simultaneously fulfill their sacred duty to Thaneduhr,
strengthen their race and house, and reaffirm their
community. The dwarves, for example, view the miners
of House Tunneltrue as highly honourable and their
profession as both sacred and dangerous.
Although the social organization of the Gundgathol
dwarves might look, at first, to be highly structured,
each house is considered the authority in their own
sphere of knowledge. When a new mine needs to
be excavated, House Tunneltrue speaks the final
word. When new construction takes place, House
Broadbeam makes the final decision. The cumulative
generational and occupational knowledge and skill
within each house results in the most skilled craftsmen
and artisans (armourers, blacksmiths, weaponsmiths,
miners, builders, etc.) in the realm.
Exceptions to this caste-based system exist. House
Hammerhand, for example, boasts the most skilled
dwarven warriors. For the benefit and protection of
dwarven society, House Hammerhand oversees the
martial training of all Gundgathol dwarves. House
Stoneborn, relying on their wisdom, oversees the
intellectual and ecclesiastical training of all cleric-
initiates in their society.
The Council of Seven maintains peace between the
houses. The council consists of the Stoneborn King
and the lords of the other six noble houses. Despite
the clear hierarchical structure reinforced by religious
belief, infighting exists between them. The Council of
Seven serves to advise the king, maintain peace in
dwarven society, resolve disagreements, and to ensure
collective purpose. House Hammerhand, the most
proud, fierce, and war-like of the noble houses, often
disregard the collective will of the council if they deem
their actions in the best interest of the dwarven race. The
Old Ones (the three highest ranking dwarven clerics
of Thaneduhr, Geddinthor, and Dhurindain) serve as
runes in memory of duric greathammer who died at the battle of
advisors to the council. For reasons that are unclear to
the priesthood, Thaneduhr has not selected a High Old
One since the dwarves abandoned Gundgathol...or so
the story is told.
Each individual noble house contains a Council of Three
that serves their lord in the same fashion. A Council of
Three typically consists of the house lord, their highest-
ranking cleric, and the house’s finest warrior. A seat on
one’s house council is a great honour.
THE DWARVEN WORLDVIEW
The dwarven worldview is informed by thousands of years
of hardship and toil. Unlike surface dwellers, dwarves
are often isolated. Their collective siege-mentality has
been essential to their survival. Dwarves look first to
themselves, and, as a result, prefer the presence of
other dwarves. Dwarves believe in the strength of their
kin and have very high morale in the company of other
dwarves. Some possess an overt xenophobia toward
other races. Dwarves are normally slow to trust humans
and have a profound distrust of elves.
Dwarves are a passionate and tenacious people.
This tenacity extends to every aspect of their life. They
are fierce warriors and meticulous craftsmen. They
are persistent and diligent – a reflection of their long
lifespans. They are also vengeful and possess an
indignant anger when wronged. Dwarves have been
known to carry grudges for generations.
Dwarves are also highly pragmatic. This pragmatism
extends not only to their daily life, but also to their cultural,
architectural, and artistic forms of expression. Dwarven
pragmatism is a source of their short-temperedness.
Dwarves believe strongly in their way. Their methods
have been tested by time and the wisdom of generations.
Dwarves do not suffer fools and quickly grow impatient
when they see an obvious solution to a problem that
others are slow to recognize. Their pragmatism further
extends to their sense of humour. Dwarves possess a
dark wit. Their blunt humour emphasizes sarcasm and
irony to highlight the obvious.
Some suggest that dwarves are materialistic in
comparison to other races. This perspective lacks
cultural context. Dwarves view themselves as extensions
of the earth, in the same way that precious metals or
gemstones are also extensions of the earth. To mine
and craft these materials into gleaming weapons or
jewelry, is to care for the sacred bounty provided by
Thaneduhr and Dhurindain.
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Dwarves are often entombed with their wealth. This
burial rite serves as a symbolic return of their body and
possessions back to the earth and stone.
Above all, dwarves value their ancestry. Dwarves
can recite the ancestral lineage of their house for
generations. They retell the stories and sagas of their
ancestors and incorporate their lineage into their given
names. Dwarves pray to their gods, but they also pray
to their ancestors. They return to the sacred tombs
of their forebears and in these hallowed spaces pray
to their ancestors for wisdom and guidance. These
ritual observances reaffirm dwarven family bonds,
acknowledge the importance of their ancestral lineage,
and reinforce their core spiritual beliefs. Due to their
intimate knowledge of the past, dwarves are a fiercely
proud race and are competitive with other noble
houses. They sing their own praises and celebrate the
accomplishments of their houses, families, and kin.
Dwarves in the Northern Reaches reproduce very
slowly. They have a lower birth rate due to their long
lifespans (normally about 450 years). Also, dwarven
male-to-female birth ratio is disproportionate to other
demi-humans. The male-to-female reproductive ratio
among the Gundgathol dwarves is 3-to-1. Relatively
few dwarves possess the opportunity to marry and
relatively few dwarves are born. Both of these social
events, especially a new birth, are cause for great
celebration among dwarvenkind. Death, especially on
a large scale, is sometimes impossible for a community
of dwarves to overcome. Dwarves are brave, but also
prudent and judicious with the lives of their kin. They
never cast life aside needlessly.
Dwarven Names
Given their deep relationship with the past, dwarves
honour their patrilineal ancestors by passing on their
names to subsequent generations. Dwarven names
consist of first names, house names, and ancestral
names. Forenames are derived from male prefixes
and suffixes. For example, male forenames within a
single-family group might include Dorin, Doringar,
Dorindaggan, Dorduhr, or Daggandor, all of House
Broadbeam.
Given the similarity of forename, and the uniformity
of house name, nicknames are common in dwarven
culture. Dwarves derive nicknames from sources like
occupations, physical characteristics, or heroic deeds.
Examples might include “Armstrong,” “Big Nose,” or
“Blood Hands.”
the little round cairn alloc carved this stone in glory to the an-
Ancestral lineage also plays an important role in
dwarven naming customs. If a dwarf has a historically
significant forebear, he may attach “Son of” and/or
“Grandson of” after his name. Dwarves use “Blood of”
to refer to kinship beyond two generations. However,
there are exceptions. The dwarves of House Stoneborn,
given their divine right ancestry, will normally list both
generations and their blood relationship to Thaneduhr.
For example, “Thordak, Son of Prince Thordain,
Grandson of King Thorgallin Stoneborn, Blood of
Thaneduhr.” Dwarves without a heralded patrilineage
simply note their birth location.
Dwarven Beards
Beards serve as a symbol of both individual, group, and
racial identity in dwarven culture. How a dwarf trims,
braids, knots, or styles his beard can communicate
age, house affiliation, religious affiliation, occupation,
or social status. These differences, as social signifiers,
are barely noticed by humans but are central to
communication and social interaction among dwarves.
A beard, for a dwarf, serves as a masculine status
display. There are two important considerations for
dwarves: beard length and maintenance. A long beard
communicates age and wisdom, and a well-maintained
beard communicates honour and integrity. In this
context, a long but unkempt beard speaks poorly,
whereas a well-groomed short beard might suggest
self-discipline and social station.
Dwarves are practical, if anything, and allow for unique
circumstances and occupations in beard maintenance.
Dwarves acknowledge that those conducting the sacred
work of Thaneduhr, like blacksmiths, weaponsmiths,
and armourers, or those mining in the pits, will fashion
their beards in a functional way reflective of their
vocations. These vocations are often associated with
specific noble families like House Ironforge or House
Tunneltrue. The warriors of House Hammerhand style
their beards in a manner consistent with warriors. The
rulers of House Stoneborn, and the craftsmen and
merchants of House Longbeard, typically present the
most well-groomed and decorated beards.
High days and holy days provide all dwarves with
opportunities for social display and require additional
beard grooming and attention. In addition to beard
styling, dwarves decorate their beards with beard rings
and beads. These embellishments can be as simple
as coloured glass or made of precious metals. Beard
beads are often inscribed with runes and others are
encrusted with small jewels. Some beads are magical.
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Dwarven Clerics
Clerics are revered in dwarven culture. Very few
dwarves possess the ability to wield divine magic. The
young dwarves who possess such gifts cut across all
lines of house-affiliation, social class, and education.
The priesthood identifies potential apprentices at a
young age. Due to the unbalanced birthrate, female
clerics exist but are rare in dwarven society.
Dwarven clerics must serve a series of three
apprenticeships, often into early middle age. Their
initial apprenticeship begins with House Stoneborn and
includes literacy in multiple languages and intellectual
education in the history and culture of their race. Young
acolytes then branch to a second apprenticeship specific
to the faith of Thaneduhr, Geddinthor, or Dhurindain,
with House Ironforge, Hammerhand, or Tunneltrue,
respectively. A third apprenticeship concludes with
specialization to a third noble house, based on the
desires of the priest and the needs of the faith. By the
end of their three apprenticeships, a dwarven cleric
could be a philosopher, war-leader, and weaponsmith,
or a historian, miner, and jeweller. Dwarven clerics
are then assigned to one of the seven noble houses
to provide service and council. In time, they could be
promoted either to a Council of Three to advise their
house lord or promoted within the faith of their specific
priesthood. Due to their cross-apprenticeships between
the noble houses they are often called to negotiate
disagreements. Clerics are the cement that binds
dwarven culture together.
Due to their rare ability to harness divine magic,
and their advanced and lengthy training, dwarven
clerics are held in high esteem because they are
physical manifestations of faith. They are the curators
of knowledge and a conduit to the gods in dwarven
culture. Their presence reminds the dwarven people
why they exist. Clerics remind the dwarven people they
remain connected to their ancestors and what awaits
them in the afterlife. Dwarven clerics are, at once,
priests, warriors, intellectuals, historians, peacekeepers,
diplomats, and elders. Due to their scarcity, extensive
training, and role in dwarven society, the death of a
cleric is a devastating loss to a community.
The faiths of Thaneduhr, Geddinthor, and Dhurindain
are the foundation and organization of dwarven
religion. An Old One, or high priest, leads each sect.
In an unknown and mysterious ceremony, Thaneduhr
chooses and bestows the mantle of High Old One on
one of the three high priests. The High Old One is the
worthiest of the three high priest candidates and leads
the combined faith during his or her lifetime. Ancient
cestors of house ironforge this runestone marks the anniversary
texts reveal that Thaneduhr once granted a strange
lich-like petrification to his most devout High Old One The next morning Skuld awoke to the cries of two
in a time of great peril for the dwarven people. ravens. She packed her belongings and followed
them through the wilderness. Her journey lasted
Gundgathol Dwarves: Common Vernacular many months. At last, Skuld stood at the edge of
a great alpine forest - the Everwinter Wood. She
The dwarves possess vernacular that speaks to their knew she was close. As she moved deeper and
culture and values. The list below provides a starting deeper into the forest, she saw the ravens circling
point for Referees to role-play dwarves: an ancient henge. They landed on its tallest stones.
The sign was clear. Odin’s ravens led her to this
Slang Phrase or Term Meaning
place - she had arrived at the vision in her dreams.
“A poor mason blames his
Get it done/No excuses
tools” As Skuld approached, the sky turned dark above
“Never bring a spellbook to an Use the right tool for the standing stones. Lightning flashed - once,
axe fight” the job twice, and a third time. Again, lightning flashed
a fourth, fifth, and sixth time. Yet again, lightning
“No bottle” or “Without stone” Cannot hold your mead flashed a seventh and an eighth time. When the
sky filled with lightning a ninth time, the earth
“Sassenach” Not a dwarf/Outsider
shook and Skuld fell to her knees. A great flash of
“Ye ken?” Do you understand? light exploded in the center of the henge. Before
“By my beard” Astonishment her stood a large host of strange men the cleric
“Bearin” A child
had never seen before. They were tall, and strong,
and fair - with one central eye. One eye? It was yet
“A few hairs short of a beard” Not wise or intelligent another sign. In all, four score and one appeared
in the flash.
“You forge with the ancestors” A job well done
Who were these men? Where in the nine worlds
“As useful as a quicksilver did they come from? Skuld knew her purpose.
Utterly useless She was sent by Odin to guide and protect these
helmet”
“I spit on your ancestors” A grievous insult strange outlanders. They were her flock and she
would shepherd them. The cyclopsmen beheld
“You [anything] like an elf” A humorous indignity Skuld, who sacrificed both eyes to Odin and yet
could see, and immediately recognized her as a
The Mead Oath mystic-chieftain. Only male cyclopsmen passed
through the Ninestane Henge.
The dwarves of Gundgathol collectively recite a war-
oath before battle. The oath is an affirmation to their
kin and an intimidation tactic. As they stand together Skuld led them through the wilderness to the town of
in the shieldwall, the dwarves exclaim as loudly as they Hamelet. With her leadership, and the word of Odin,
can: the cyclopsmen acclimatized quickly. Cyclopsmen are
superstitious and highly spiritual. They seek omens
“I swear before you that I shall fight to the death for my in their daily life, especially eyes or shapes related to
King. If my King or my Lord falls, I will take his place circles, and are fearful of magic and wizards. Skuld
and fight to the end. This is my duty and my vow. I make used their superstitious nature to her advantage.
this sacred oath here - before my gods, my kin, and my
King. This I swear.” [Beat Shields and War Cry!] The cyclopsmen adapted quickly to the dwarven-
influenced culture of Hamelet/Durnagald. Cyclopsmen
Skuld and the Cyclopsmen rarely speak. They are physically strong and hard-
working. The one-eyed men are natural craftsmen,
Just a few years ago, Skuld, a Cleric of Odin, particularly of stone. They are intensely loyal and believe,
migrated to the Northern Reaches from lands far when they do choose to speak, that their word is their
to the east. She came in search of a vision she bond. Given their racial and cultural similarities, the
received in a dream. In her vision she saw nine dwarves and the cyclopsmen acclimatized seamlessly.
standing stones nestled in a sacred alpine grove. In fact, the cyclopsmen relate better to the dwarves
than they do the human population of Hamelet.

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of the battle of blackhold this stone celebrates the opening of
Old One Khalg Thorgallin Stoneborn
Hammerhand King of Dwarrow
Thordain Stoneborn
Prince of Dwarrow
Given her influence among the cyclopsmen, Skuld is
a formidable figure in Hamelet’s culture, economics,
and politics. To the cyclopsmen, Skuld represents
both a spiritual leader, a military commander, and a
matron. Skuld is adept at employing the symbolism of
Odin to her best advantage to enthrall and encourage
obedience in her one-eyed followers. In a few instances,
Skuld called the fyrd of cyclopsmen together to defend
the town against orc warbands from the Black Peaks.
Nothing was more intimidating, and terrifying, than a
company of armoured cyclopsmen ready for battle.
There are no female cyclopsmen. All four score and
one are male. They cannot procreate. The cyclopsmen
are doomed - and they know it. They carry an air of
sadness about them. For Skuld, the loss of a single
cyclopsman in Hamelet is cause for great mourning.
The cyclopsmen have little memory of their previous
existence. Based on her religious understanding of the
nine-world cosmos, Skuld has told them Jotunheim.
Cyclopsmen and Common Vernacular
Cyclopsmen have difficulty communicating with other
humanoids. They have no cultural context to translate
human metaphoric or hyperbolic communication.
Cyclopsmen translate human communication literally
because they lack the ability to understand contextual
metaphors embedded in everyday slang.
For example, cyclopsmen cannot translate phrases like
“You dug yourself a hole,” or “Right over your head,”
or “He’s full of piss and vinegar.” Phrases like these
would inspire literal responses or strange side-long
glances. Cyclopsmen require prolonged exposure to
humans before they can understand metaphorical
communication. Due to their inability to translate
metaphors, commanding physical presence, and
shyness, humans often conclude that cyclopsmen are
simple-minded.
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Thordak Stoneborn
Princeling
Findlass Stoneborn
Queen of Dwarrow
The Personalities of Hamelet
Thorgallin “Giant Bane” Stoneborn, Son of Thorrim,
Blood of Thaneduhr, Lord of Gundgathol, King of
Dwarrow, Level 9 Dwarven Fighter, AL: LG, AC: -5
(Platemail +4 and Shield +3 of Fire Resistance), HP:
83, #AT: 3/2, DMG: Hand Axe +3 Dwarven Thrower
(1d6); S 17, I 14, W 14, D 11, C 16, Ch 16. Magic
Items: Ring of House Stoneborn, Runestone of Free
Movement, Runestone of Giant Strength.
Thorgallin is old by dwarven standards. In his prime,
he was a fierce warrior and a sharp military tactician.
Thorgallin, as one of the older dwarves, remembers the
Golden Age of Gundgathol. He saved many lives in the
exodus from the mountains but lives with regret over the
dwarves he failed to protect. The King of the Dwarves
oversaw the reimagining of Hamelet into the bustling and
thriving town of Durnagald as a haven for his people.
Thorgallin is assertive and masculine. He possesses
a regal, commanding presence that strangers notice
immediately. He is judicious and practical because the
fate of his people rests in his hands. Thorgallin wears a
crown atop a long white beard, immaculately groomed
with five braids. The king is accompanied by a personal
bodyguard of three dwarves (two fighters and a cleric
(Levels 5-7)).
Findlass Stoneborn, Sister of Old One Halgdrin
Stoneborn, Queen of Dwarrow, Level 3 Dwarven
Fighter, AL: LG, AC: 0 (Chainmail +2, Shield +1 and
Dex), HP: 24, #AT: 1, DMG: Dagger +3 (1d4); S 14, I
14, W 12, D 15, C 14, Ch 14. Magic Items: Runestone
of Shielding, Dust of Disappearance, Runestone of Proof
Against Poison.
The Queen of the Dwarves is known for her stoic
demeanor. She is polite but desires to cut through social
graces when matters of import require attention. Queen
Findlass is a pious and a devout follower of Thaneduhr.
She ends may of her sentences with phrases like “Praise
the gold mine dedicated to thaneduhr in the year 291 this runestone
Grewl Old One
Hammerhand Halgdrin Stoneborn
Garduul
Ironforge
be to Thaneduhr” or “Thaneduhr wills it.” She is highly
skeptical of non-dwarves, especially elves and magic-
users. Given their slow birth-rate, the Queen is highly
protective of the dwarven people - all of them. Upon
the birth of a new dwarven child, the Queen and the
clerics of Thaneduhr make a grand announcement
to the dwarven community in the center of town. She
wears a crown over her bright brown hair. She braids
her hair under her beard. Findlass is the sister of Old
One Halgdrin Stoneborn.
Thordain, Son of King Thorgallin Stoneborn, Blood
of Thaneduhr, Prince of Dwarrow, Level 5 Dwarven
Fighter, AL: NG, AC: 1 (Platemail +1 and Dex), HP: 48,
#AT: 1, DMG: Battle Axe +2 (1d8); S 15, I 12, W 9, D
13, C 17, Ch 13. Magic Items: Scarab of Protection and
a Runestone of Heroism.
Thordain is the son of King Thorgallin and Queen
Findlass. Thordain is in early middle age. He is a
natural leader and self-confident. As his father has
gotten older, the Prince of Dwarrow has slowly taken
over duties in the field and has experience leading the
dwarves of Durnagald. Thordain was young when the
dwarves fled Gundgathol, and his only memories are
vague reflections of its great halls and the dark terror
that pursued his family to the Doors of Dalgeddin.
Thordain is highly competitive and likes to wager on his
skills with axe and hammer in the Meadhall.
Thordak Stoneborn, Son of Prince Thordain,
Grandson of King Thorgallin, Blood of Thaneduhr,
Level 3 Dwarven Fighter, AL: LG, AC: 1 (Chainmail +2
and Shield +1), HP: 28, #AT: 1, DMG: Hand Axe +1
(1d6); S 16, I 12, W 9, D 12, C 16, Ch 12. Magic Items:
Runestone of Healing.
Thordak is a young dwarf full of youthful exuberance
and idealism. He is courageous, almost to a fault.
He possesses little leadership experience and is often
frustrated with his duties and obligations in the town. He
would much rather be on patrol with his kin searching
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Gilius
Ironforge
Andrax
Ironforge
for the orcs that plague the Dreadwood Forest and
attack caravan routes. Thordak is kind and less gruff
than his kin. He is generous with his people and often
laughs at inappropriate things. His grandfather thinks
he spends too much time around humans.
Old One Halgdrin Stoneborn, Blood of Braegal the
Blackfist, High Priest of Thaneduhr, Level 9 Dwarven
Cleric, AL: LG, AC: -4 (Platemail +3 and Shield +3),
HP: 61, #AT: 1, DMG: Warhammer +4 (1d6); S 13,
I 14, W 18, D 12, C 15, Ch 14. Spells (4/4/3/2/1):
Command, Cure Light Wounds, Detect Evil, Light;
Augury, Know Alignment, Hold Person, Delay Poison;
Cure Blindness, Cure Disease, Prayer; Cure Serious
Wounds, Protection from Evil 10’ Radius; Flame Strike.
Magic Items: Runestone of Wisdom and Figurine of
Wondrous Power: Golden Lions.
Halgdrin Stoneborn is a revered high priest or “Old
One” of Thaneduhr. Halgdrin has wisdom and a
knowledge of the earth that few dwarves will ever
possess. The Old One of Thaneduhr is quiet. He
prefers to listen than talk but when he speaks, all heed
his council. Halgdrin is so revered among the dwarves
that only the king would interrupt the high priest from
speaking, and then only rarely. Halgdrin is stately,
distinguished, and immaculately groomed. In truth,
he has done his best to lead his people spiritually, but
he misses their world deep in the mountains. The Old
One is a veteran of many battles and a stout military
commander. He oversees the training of new dwarven
clerics in the Temple of the Great Forge in Durnagald.
marks the anniversary of the battle of the black pits i, banmor,
Cuthgaert Ancient
Senior Ealdorman Seer
Eadbhert
Ealdorman
Lug One-Eye, Level 3 Cyclopsman Fighter, AL: LG,
AC: 7 (Leather and Dex), HP: 30, #AT: 1, DMG: Club
(1d6); S 17, I 9, W 9, D 13 C 18 Ch 12.
Lug is an oddity among the cyclopsmen - he enjoys
being social. Cyclopsmen very rarely speak to
outsiders, preferring just to ignore them. Lug wanted
to be a warrior but took an arrow to the knee and has
a limp. Due to the injury, he found a different type of
work. He clears tables and carries casks of ale and
mead back and forth for Algar the proprietor of The
Slovenly Trull. Like all cyclopsmen, Lug is an imposing
physical specimen. He has a large commanding
voice, is direct, observant, and has a deadpan sense
of humour. Like most cyclopsmen, he still takes some
human communication literally which leads to a good
jest with tavern patrons. Lug has a large balding head
with gigantic sideburns. He prays to Odin and follows
Skuld’s creeds and doctrines.
Master Jeweller Duras Longbeard, Level 3 Dwarven
Thief, AL: NG, AC: 4 (Bracers of Defense AC8, Ring
of Protection +2, and Dex), HP: 18, #AT: 1, DMG:
Shortsword +1 (1d6); S 13, I 13, W 12, D 16, C 16,
Ch 14. Thief Skills: PL 39, F/RT 35, PP 35, MS 35, CW
84, HS 25, HN 1-3. Magic Items: Bag of Holding and
Runestone of Climbing.
Duras, of House Longbeard, is as human as dwarves
come. He is more friendly, patient, and even-tempered
than his kin. By nature of their profession, as the
merchants of dwarven society, the Longbeards have
had more direct exposure to the humans and demi-
humans of the Northern Reaches than other houses.
The Longbeards have adapted to better facilitate trade
on behalf of their less-social kin. Due to their role
as merchants, House Longbeard is normally one of
the richest dwarven houses. His beard is impeccably
groomed and he never rushes his craft.
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Skuld
of Odin
Lug
One-Eye
Stonecutter and Guildmaster Angarr Tunneltrue,
Level 3 Dwarven Fighter/Level 2 Thief, AL: NG,
AC: 4 (Leather +2 and Dex), HP: 22, #AT: 1 DMG:
Shortsword +1 (1d6); S 13, I 13, W 11, D 16, C 15 Ch
10. Thief Skills: PL 39, F/RT 35, PP 35, MS 35, CW 84,
HS 25, HN 1-3. Magic Items: Potion of ESP.
Angarr is a patient and religious dwarf. He believes that
his occupation as a stonecutter is sacred to Thaneduhr.
By shaping and fitting stone, he fulfills Thaneduhr’s will
for the dwarves on earth. Angarr is a master stonemason
and oversees the Stonecutter’s Guild alongside Uldram
Broadbeam, merging the houses of the stonemasons
with the architects. He has short, straight, black hair
shaved on the left side and decorated with a tattoo.
He has brown eyes and rough skin. Angarr still prefers
the ancient halls and corridors of Gundagathol and
feels ill-at-ease in open spaces. He likes finding direct
solutions to problems.
Merchant-Master Martok Longbeard, Level 4
Dwarven Thief, AL: N, AC: 5 (Studded Leather +1 and
Dex), HP: 22, #AT: 1, DMG: Shortsword +1 (1d6); S
10, I 13, W 12, D 15, C 13, Ch 12. Thief Skills: PL 38,
F/RT 33, PP 37, MS 37, CW 80, HS 27, HN 1-3. Magic
Items: Runestone of Invisibility.
Martok has a bald head and a long black beard.
As part of house Longbeard, Martok oversees trade,
broadly defined, between the dwarves and the humans
of Hamelet and Threshold. Martok oversees a dozen
young apprentices, five dwarves and a human, to
record and index the substantial inflow and outflow of
trade goods. The axes, hammers, broadswords, and
shields produced by the dwarves of Gundgathol are
acknowledged as the finest in the realm. For business
purposes, Martok keeps an open eye on the coming
and going of visitors, into and out of, Durnagald.
Martok tends to be an excellent source of information
and gossip. Martok secretly worships his distant
ancestor Dworgrim - the God of the Gray Dwarves.
son of banur broadbeam, carved this stone in prayer to dhurin-
Ancient Seer, Level 6 Human Magic-User, AL: N, AC:
8 (Ring of Protection +2), HP: 17, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6
(Quarterstaff +1); S 8, I 17, W 15, D 10, C 10, Ch 5.
Spells (2/2/2): Burning Hands, Read Magic; Baltron’s
Effusive Bloodboil, Galaxina’s Scintillating Spark Shower;
Lighting Bolt, Haste. Magic Items: Wand of Fear, Wand
of Magic Missiles, Deck of Many Things, and a Potion
Jug.
The Seer serves a purpose in the minds of the dwarven
nobles - he provides them access to arcane magic,
which, ultimately, serves the greater good of the dwarves
and the town. The Seer was tall in his youth. He has
lived many decades past a normal human lifespan and
his advanced age has taken its toll. His spine is bent,
and his face and hands are withered. He wears a black
hooded robe worn to tatters and, on a dark night, he
might be mistaken for a zombie. Despite rarely leaving
his shack, the Seer knows most of the local gossip in
town. He tells villagers their future by palm-reading for a
fee of 10gp. His sham prognostications are notoriously
incorrect.
Master Armourer Garduul Ironforge, Blood of
Duulbrak “Great Shout” Ironforge, Level 5 Dwarven
Fighter, AL: LG, AC: -2 (Platemail +3 of Frost Resistance
and Shield +1), HP: 42, #AT: 1, DMG: Warhammer +3
(1d6); S 16, I 9, W 11, D 9, C 16, Ch 13. Magic Items:
Runestone of Heroism, Whetstone, and a Runestone of
Extra-Healing.
Garduul, of House Ironforge, is an imposing dwarf.
He has a long battle-scar that stretches from his left
ear down his neck to his chest. He loves telling the
story of how that particular battle ended - Garduul
crushed both of the ogre’s kneecaps with his hammer.
Garduul is a master armourer, and he apprentices
three young Ironforge dwarves in his shop. Garduul
is so meticulous and skilled that the paladins of the
Red Bannermen insist he craft their ornate suits of full
platemail. The master armourer has piercing blue eyes
and black hair, braided, and pulled back away from his
face. He wears his beard in functional braids reflective
of his occupation. Garduul personally teaches armour-
smithing to the dwarven clerics that apprentice with him,
from time to time. He is a strong and fierce warrior.
Garduul is haunted by the loss of his homeland in
Gundgathol.
Master Blacksmith Andrax Ironforge, Level 5 Dwarven
Fighter, AL: LG, AC: 1 (Studded Leather +3, Shield
+1 and Dex), HP: 42, #AT: 1, DMG: Warhammer +3
Dwarven Thrower (1d6); S 18, I 11, W 12, D 15, C 15,
Ch 11. Magic Items: Runestone of Giant Strength (Frost)
and Runestone of Good Luck (+1 on Saves).
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Andrax is the master blacksmith of House Ironforge.
He apprentices three dwarves of his clan and two
human boys. The latter he rescued after their family was
massacred by orcs east of Durnagald. Andrax has a
grim face often covered in soot. He lost one of his ears
in battle. Despite the scars of war, he enjoys puns and
dark humour. He is quite xenophobic of elves, whom he
refuses to trust, and yet is fascinated by elvish women
with golden blonde hair. Andrax, possesses station as
the master blacksmith among the dwarves, and yet is
modest about his skills and ability.
Master Weaponsmith Gilius Ironforge, Grandson of
Gildrag “Greenhands” Ironforge, Level 4 Dwarven
Fighter, AL: NG, AC: 3 (Chainmail +2), HP: 40, #AT:
1, DMG: Battle Axe +2 (1d8); S 15, I 9, W 11, D 11, C
17, Ch 9. Magic Items: Runestone of Healing.
Like Andrax and Garduul Ironforge, Gilius holds
great position among the dwarves as their master
weaponsmith. Gilius is the grandson of Gildrag
“Greenhands” Ironforge who, so it is told, broke both
his weapons in combat with goblins and resorted to
ripping them limb-from-limb with his bare hands,
drenching himself in green blood. Andrax is a typical
mountain dwarf. He is short-tempered, powerful, and
braggadocious. He has a battle axe tattoo on one
forearm and a warhammer on the other. He is paranoid
about the recent frequency of orc movement near
Gundgathol and believes they are planning to finish the
destruction of dwarvenkind. Gilius has a red beard tied
in functional braids to facilitate his work at the forge.
Militia and Mercenary Guildmaster Grewl
Hammerhand, Son of Groain “Gutboy” Hammerhand,
Level 7 Dwarven Fighter, AL: NG, AC: -2 (Platemail +2
and Shield +2), HP: 61, #AT: 3/2, DMG: Warhammer
+3 (1d6); S 16, I 9, W 9, D 11, C 16, Ch 10. Magic
Items: Runestone of Super-Heroism and Kalbandur’s
Runestone.
Grewl of House Hammerhand is a thick-skinned,
big-headed, powerful, and imposing dwarven fighter.
Grewl is the son of the mighty “Gutboy” Hammerhand,
a dwarven warrior and adventurer of repute in the
Northern Reaches. Grewl is very traditional in his
beliefs. He is a master warrior and tactician. He oversees
the combined dwarven-cyclopsmen-human militia. He
also trains youth in basic combat techniques for the
defense of the town. In concert with his militia activities,
Grewl also recruits, organizes, and oversees the local
mercenary guild. Grewl has a mane of auburn hair. His
beard is tied in braids and decorated in beads adorned
with the symbol of Geddinthor. He has a battle scar
that crosses his cheek from eye to ear.
dain in the hope of children with my beloved wife thurla rothrar
Old One Khalg Hammerhand the Wise, Blood of
Khaldaggan “Orc-Slayer,” High Priest of Geddinthor,
Level 6 Dwarven Cleric, AL: NG, AC: 3 (Chainmail
+2), HP: 40, #AT: 1, DMG: Battle Axe +2 (1d8); S 15, I
11, W 16, D 9, C 16, Ch 12. Spells (3/3/2): Command,
Cure Light Wounds, Protection from Evil; Bless, Spiritual
Hammer, Know Alignment; Prayer, Dispel Magic. Magic
Items: Runestone of Prayer and a Runestone of Magic
Resistance (15%).
Khalg Hammerhand, the Old One of Geddinthor,
has faithfully served the dwarves of Gundgathol for
decades. Khalg is boisterous, generous, and well-
groomed with a long brown beard braided in twain.
Khalg will do anything for his people and is responsible
for teaching young dwarven priests the art of war.
He has a battle axe, the holy symbol of Geddinthor,
tattooed on his forehead.
Khalg is from a long line of famous dwarf warriors,
most notably Khaldaggan “Orc-Slayer” Hammerhand
who turned the tides of war by charging through a
shieldwall of black orcs to slay their chieftain, Uuglak
Dwarf-Killer, and win the day. Khaldaggan’s Saga,
among many others, is often recited in the Meadhall
of Geddinthor. Khalg will do anything to ensure the
survival of his people.
Skuld of Odin, Level 5 Human Cleric, AL: NG, AC: 4
(Studded Leather +1 and Shield +1), HP: 28, #AT: 1,
DMG: Quarterstaff of Striking (1d6 with 26 Charges); S
14, I 15, W 16, D 10, C 11, Ch 15. Spells (3/2/1): Cure
Light Wounds, Command, Protection from Evil; Hold
Person, Know Alignment; Cure Blindness. Magic Items:
Monk’s Habit and an enchanted holy symbol of Odin
that functions as a Scarab of Proof Against Fear.
Skuld is a mysterious character. She is a priest of Odin
who migrated into the Northern Reaches from far to the
east. Skuld lost one eye as a child and then sacrificed
her remaining eye to Odin when she became a cleric.
For her sacrifice, Odin blessed her with an enchanted
one-eyed mask that allows her to see and provides her
darkvision of 30 feet. She is blind without the mask.
Skuld is not her given name. The cyclopsmen call her
“Skuld” which roughly translates to “Future” in their
own language (but “Slave” in her dialect of common).
Skuld has presence and is a religious ideologue. She is
serious, solemn, pious, and when necessary, dramatic.
On parting, she always utters “Strength and Honour”
as a blessing to Odin. Skuld respects the strength and
warrior-mentality of the dwarves. She believes keeping
her flock in Hamelet allows her to maintain control of
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the cyclopsmen while also expanding her faith. Every
morning she conducts a group-prayer at sunrise in the
town center - when Odin opens his great eye upon the
world. All the cyclopsmen and a few interested local
villagers take part.
Lord Cuthgaert, Senior-Ealdorman of Hamelet, Level 0
Human, AL: N, AC: 9 (Family Signet Ring of Protection
+1), HP: 3, #AT: 1, DMG: Dagger (1d4); S 8, I 16, W
13, D 9, C 7, Ch 10.
Authorities in Threshold established Cuthgaert as the
Senior-Ealdorman of Hamelet. Cuthgaert was selected
due to his family’s noble status more than his ability to
lead. He is middle-aged. He carries the badge of office
but possesses little spine for the task.
The dwarves of Gundgathol view him as feeble
and only tolerate him due to their prosperous trade
relationship with Threshold. The Lord of Hamelet is tall
but scrawny and weak. His hair is also thin, and his
skin is tinged yellow from chronic affliction. Despite
his weaknesses he possesses a sharp political mind
and uses his intelligence to out-maneuver opponents.
Cuthgaert views the dwarves as a plague and holds
them in contempt for overtaking “his” town.
The Senior-Ealdorman enlisted the Seer to concoct a
Potion of Corruption in secret. The potion, when poured
over iron ore, renders the metal soft when forged.
Cuthgaert uses the potion periodically to confound the
dwarves and slow production. He hopes to destroy the
iron trade and force the dwarves out of Hamelet.
Cernwahl, Ealdorman of Hamelet, Level 0 Human,
AL: LN, AC: 10 (None), HP: 2, #AT: 1, DMG: Dagger
(1d4); S 10, I 13, W 10, D 10, C 9, Ch 12.
Cernwahl is one of two Ealdormen who serve Lord
Cuthgaert in the administration of Hamelet. Like
Cuthgaert, Cernwahl received his position due to
the social status of his family. He sees the town as an
utter backwater and has open contempt for dwarves.
He serves as the tax collector in Hamelet. Cernwahl
adjusts the tax ledgers to his lord’s benefit and keeps a
portion for himself. He really wants to serve his term as
ealdorman and return to Threshold as soon as possible.
Eadbhert, Ealdorman of Hamelet, Level 0 Human,
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carved this stone in honour of the ancestors of house broadbeam
AL: LN, AC: 10 (None), HP: 2, #AT: 1, DMG: Dagger
(1d4); S 12, I 16, W 13, D 12, C 11, Ch 14.
Eadbhert is young for an ealdorman. He carries out
the menial tasks that Cuthgaert and Cernwahl prefer
to avoid. Despite his youth, Eadbhert is observant and
intelligent. He is aware of the illegal tax collection,
and the growing wealth of his betters, but remains
quiet. Eadbhert might make an excellent lord one
day, if he was mentored properly in warfare and civil
administration - something he will not receive from
either Cuthgaert or Cernwahl. He prays to St. Ygg.
THE CAMPAIGN BEGINS
Adventure Hooks:
The following adventure hooks are provided to set
players within the game and begin play:
The portents are aligned! Thorgallin Stoneborn, King
of Dwarrow, wants to hire a group of adventurers to
conduct a preliminary expedition into Dwarrowdeep.
The reconnaissance mission will ascertain the state
of the complex immediately beyond the Doors of
Dalgeddin and report back to the Council of Seven.
Old One Khalg Hammerhand, the High Priest of
Geddinthor, is concerned. His nephew Khaldak
Hammerhand has not returned from patrol near Kaer-
Khelek. Khaldak is young and ambitious. His uncle
fears the worst given the news of orcs massing in the
vale nearby the kaer. He’ll provide a party with the
blessing of Geddinthor and pay 200gp for his safe
return.
Eadbhert the Ealdorman of Hamelet claims there are
catacombs beneath the ruins of Dreadwood Motte.
The ruins were once the seat of the legendary knight
Ser Rodarick Erminemantle. Eadbhert has made
discreet inquiries to hire a band of stalwart adventurers
to explore and determine the state of the ruins.
Lug the Cyclopsman has overheard dark conversations
in The Slovenly Trull. A group of ruthless brigands called
Regg’s Dregs had too much ale and mentioned their
intent to ambush the next caravan heading south to
Threshold at the Dread Ford. Something must be done.
Master Jeweller Duras Longbeard needs the help of
brave explorers to find the hidden shrine of his ancestor
Galduras Longbeard in Gundgathol. He’s offering
200gp for the job.
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Dwarrowdeep Random Rumour Table
Roll the Random Rumour Table 2 or 3 times for each
player character. Hirelings and Henchmen may also
know a rumour or two at the beginning of play, subject
to the Referee.
Dwarves do not trust elves. They believe elves
1
can enchant and beguile them. The dwarves
call this power Aelf-Siden (under the charm of
an elf). (F)
2
Cyclopsmen can see their death before it
happens. (F)
Magic fills the air when the double-moon
3 eclipse is viewed at the Henge of the Heavens
during the Summer Solstice. (T)
4
The crypts of the Erminemantle family below
Dreadwood Motte are haunted by a ghost. (T)
Recently, merchants have complained about the
5 quality of the iron goods made by the dwarves.
(T)
6 The Ancient Seer can read your fortune. (F)
A Valdghar barbarian tribe once worshipped at
7 the Stonefrost Cairn. They have not returned for
several summers. (T)
8
Dwarves can “feel” the stone of Dwarrowdeep.
Do not enter Gundgathol without one. (T)
9
There are many natural hazards in the dark
depths of Dwarrowdeep. Be prepared. (T)
10 All rumours are true. (F)
The Sacred Forge, the place where Thaneduhr
11 first created the dwarves - or so the myths say -
rests at the heart of Gundgathol. (T)
12
Runestones, sometimes look mundane, but can
be quite valuable. (T)
13 Runestones can curse those who read them. (T)
Kalbandur was a legendary dwarven warrior of
14
Gundgathol. He was named after his father. (T)
15
The Eternal Mountains are known as
Thaneduhr’s Throne to the dwarves. (T)
16
The cyclopsmen have no distinct memory of
their origin. (T)
Dwarves treat their clerics with deep reverence.
17
(T)
18 Cyclopsmen do not understand jokes. (T)
19
Dwarves communicate to each other through
their beards. (T)
20 Roll twice. Ignore doubles and 20.
forgrum had these runes cut in memory of multek stonebeard who
Section II: Dwarrowdeep Hex Map Dwarrowdeep Hex Map Entrances
Entrance Secondary Deep
This section provides an overview of the Dwarrowdeep
Name Name Name
Hex Map and the mechanics necessary to facilitate
subterranean travel. Doors of The King’s
A Upper Halls
Dalgeddin* (South) Gate
Dwarrowdeep is designed using a combined theme- B Kaer-Khelek* East Gate East Hall
based and random approach. These two approaches
are integrated into the hex map design. The themed Hall of the
C Galduhr’s Gate Gund-Baruk
areas include Entrances and Primary Encounter Areas. Axe
Both Entrances and Primary Encounter Areas are keyed Forgotten Stairs Kalbandur’s
D West Gate
and serve to ground the themes of the megadungeon. of Kalbandur Hall
The random areas include Passage Travel (Primary, Nurr’s
Secondary, and Secret Passages) and Secondary E The Frost Gate North Hall
(North) Gate
Encounter Areas.
Citadel of Sleet
F High Gate Hall of Stone
As you read through this section keep the / Gund-Felek
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map on hand as a reference.
*Open when the adventure begins.

Dwarrowdeep Hex Map Scale The Doors of Dalgeddin serve as the primary entrance
when the adventure begins. The King’s Gate is located
Overview along the southern edge of the Eternal Mountains close
to Hamelet.
The Dwarrowdeep Hex Map consists of one mile hexes.
The one mile hexes are contained within larger six mile The doors of Kaer-Khelek (Translation: Fortress-
hexes. Set within the Eternal Mountains, the ancient city along-the-Water) are also open at the outset of the
of Gundgathol represents a space approximately 45 adventure. The doors atop the Citadel of Sleet are
miles in both length and width. open but occupied by a white dragon. The remainder
of the entrances are closed and require either a key,
runestone, or a secret password to open.
The Dwarrowdeep Hex Map employs the six mile
hex instead of the five mile hex identified in the Lost
Kingdom of Dwarrow Regional Hex Map (Section
I). Communicating one mile hexes to players (rather
than .833) simplifies gameplay, map-making, and
communication at the table.

Dwarrowdeep Entrances
The Dwarrowdeep Hex Map identifies six entrances into
Gundgathol (marked A to F with a dwarven warrior
hellmouth). The entrances provide points of access and
egress from the dungeon. Not all points of entry are
open when the adventure begins. Each entrance serves
as a dungeon location with keyed entries.

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died at the battle of the black sky thaneduhr blessed me with
Dwarrowdeep Encounter Areas
There are two types of encounter areas in Dwarrowdeep:
Primary and Secondary.
Primary Encounter Areas
The Dwarrowdeep Hex Map identifies seven Primary
Encounter Areas. Primary Encounter Areas are themed
dungeon locations within the Gundgathol complex.
They are identified by the letter “P” and a thick outlined
hex. Each Primary Encounter Area consists of keyed
dungeon rooms that are detailed in the sections that
follow. They Include:
Dwarrowdeep Primary Encounter Areas
P1 Lower Halls
P2 Glittering Caves
P3 Dwarrowhame
P4 Black Mines
P5 Forge of Creation
P6 Foundry
P7 Mithril Lodes
Secondary Encounter Areas
Secondary Encounter Areas are randomly generated
locations identified with the letter “S” on the
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. The process of creating these
random dungeons is provided later in the book (p.212).
Secondary areas may be constructed of dungeonstone,
rough-hewn caverns, caves, or a combination of
different types. Referees will create encounter areas
reflective of average party level.
Dwarrowdeep Passage Types
The Dwarrowdeep Hex Map depicts three different
types of passages: Primary, Secondary, and Secret.
Primary Passages
Primary passages are the main routes that connect
the halls of the dwarven city of Gundgathol. Primary
passages are represented by solid black lines on the
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
The dwarves planned these passages carefully to
facilitate ease of transportation (people, trade goods,
warriors, etc.) between its deepest levels and the
surface. Primary passages are the main thoroughfares
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of Dwarrowdeep and were constructed as roads lined
with dungeonstone.
Primary passages are normally 20-50 feet high
(1d4+1x10) and 20-50 feet wide (1d4+1x10), although
this varies every hex. Within primary passages airflow
is adequate but gets thinner as one progresses deeper
into the earth. Mules can normally find solid footing in
primary passages. All primary passages have a barely
perceptible downward slope (but not to a dwarf).
Some primary passages have sections with tracks
for mine carts. Most passage sections have periodic
guardrooms.
Since the defeat of the Gundgathol dwarves, the
duergar purposefully disrupted the primary passages
to deter any attempt to reclaim Dwarrowdeep in force.
The duergar leave the Doors of Dalgeddin and Kaer-
Khelek open to allow orc tribes to conduct raids on the
surface.
The dark forces of Dwarrowdeep have allowed the
once great halls and passageways to fall into disrepair.
Passages have overgrown with fungi and lichen, water
drips or pours in from walls, cracks have opened in
the floors, statues have been defaced or destroyed,
and ceilings have collapsed. The once awe-inspiring
primary passages are now just a dark shadow of their
former glory.
If a map is required for the purpose of combat or
exploration while hexcrawling, the Referee should roll
1d10 and select the appropriate Random Primary
Passage map at the end of the map section (p.234).
All primary passages are linked with bridges that span
chasms, lakes, or rivers. The condition of bridges is
variable (see Bridges later in this chapter).
Secondary Passages
Dwarrowdeep is crossed-sected by innumerable
secondary passages. Secondary passages are
represented by dashed lines on the Dwarrowdeep Hex
Map.
Secondary passages are the most common passage-
type found in Dwarrowdeep. Unlike primary passages
with sufficient airflow and flagstone, secondary
passages are tunnels of natural cave stone or old mine
tunnels used as alternate routes between locations.
They are occasionally reinforced with wall or ceiling
braces.
strength and bravery at the siege of blackwater in the year 902
Secondary passages vary between 16-35 feet high
(1d20+15) and 10-40 feet across (1d4x10). Passage
dimensions vary each hex. These natural cavern tunnels
smell musty and have higher humidity. The tunnels have
inconsistent airflow - air becomes tighter in narrower
secondary passages. The rock of secondary passages
is normally dark gray, greenish, brownish, or yellowish-
tan. The stone is largely natural or rough-hewn with
occasional sections of worked stone. Like primary
passages, secondary tunnels have a barely perceptible
downward slope noticeable only to a dwarf.
Secondary passages are fraught with natural hazards.
The footing of natural stone is slippery and dangerous.
Therefore, travel is slow. In the absence of the dwarves,
stalagmites, stalactites, and stalagnates have formed
in the tunnels. Some passages have split and cracked
causing fissures and crevasses. In some areas ceilings
or walls may have collapsed, and rubble must be
overcome. The slow dripping of water is constant.
Water from cracks and fissures has caused pools to
form or completely submerge a tunnel. In other cases,
water may have formed small rivulets or streams
that continue for miles. The utter darkness might be
broken by phosphorescent fungi or lichen that back-
light a passage with a ghostly purple, yellow, or green
illumination. The caves are eerily quiet, until you stop.
Shortly thereafter the subterranean ecosystem will come
alive with squeaks, scratchings, and the chitters of rats
and insects.
Given the natural hazards and obstacles, mules may
not be able to traverse secondary passages (subject
to the exact terrain encountered and the reasonable
discretion of the Referee). However, a pack lizard can
overcome challenging subterranean terrain within
reason (see New Monsters).
If a map is required for the purpose of combat or
exploration while hexcrawling, the Referee should roll
1d10 and select the appropriate Random Secondary
Passage map at the end of the book (p.236).
There are no bridges along secondary passage routes
in Gundgathol. If player characters want to cross a river,
they must access a ford location. Fords are identified
on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map as three wavy lines.
PCs can choose to avoid fording by doubling-back and
finding an alternate route or through magic at higher
levels (see Fording a River in Dwarrowdeep later in this
chapter).
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Secret Passages
Secret passages are represented by dotted lines on the
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. The entrances into, and out
of, secret passages are treated as secret doors and
hidden as part of the natural stone. Secret passages
have the basic look and feel of secondary passages.
However, secret passages are much narrower and
claustrophobic, about 2 feet at its narrowest to 5 feet at
its widest (use 1d4+1). The ceilings of secret passages
vary from 4-40 (4d10) feet high. Like the other types
of passages, the width and height of secret tunnels will
vary every hex and have a gradual slope downward as
they head north and east.
Like the other types of passages, if a map is required
the Referee should roll 1d8 and consult the Random
Secret Passages at the end of the book (p. 328).
Secondary Passage Dead Ends
Numerous secondary passages in Dwarrowdeep lead
to a dead end. These terminal points may have been
abandoned mines, a passageway never completed,
relatively newer construction, or an exploratory shaft.
If a map is required for the purpose of combat or
exploration while hexcrawling, the Referee should roll
1d10 and select the appropriate Random Secondary
Passage Dead End map at the end of the book (p.329).
Dwarrowdeep Geographical Features
The Dwarrowdeep Hex Map depicts a number of
geographical features including elevation, lochs, rivers,
fords, bridges, and chasms.
Elevation
The Dwarrowdeep Hex Map identifies four elevation
depths by shade. White represents ground level and
each successively darker shade represents a descent of
approximately 300 feet into the depths of Gundgathol.
Primary Passages will normally ascend or descend by
approximately 20 degrees (1d10+10). These slopes
will begin in the hex immediately before and after an
elevation change as indicated on the Dwarrowdeep
Hex Map.
Secondary and Secret Passages are much different.
These passages have not been constructed for regular
use. They can remain on one elevation for miles and
then rise and fall dramatically subject to the map
shades indicated.
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nortok etched these runes this runestone marks the acceptance
The Referee must determine the elevation of Secondary
and Secret passages each time player characters cross
as elevation shade indicated on the Dwarrowdeep Hex
Map:
Secondary Passage Elevation Table
1 30 Degrees
2-6 50 Degrees
7-8 70 Degrees
*This table functions for both ascent and descent subject
to the direction the PCs are travelling. Referees should
note the result of each random elevation change for
consistent usage throughout the adventure.
Elevation Type
To determine the elevation type, consult the following
chart. Keep in mind the sheer volume of passages,
elevations, and stairways, when considered altogether,
present a dizzying set of obstacles for player characters
- this is purposeful. As PCs explore Dwarrowdeep they
will see passages leading off into the darkness, or a few
stairs beyond an archway leading up or down, at the
edge of their torchlight.
Elevation Type*
1 Plateau**
2-3 Cut Stairs
4-6 Ruined Stairs
7-8 Narrow Trail or Rough-Hewn Stairs
*Optional Rule: Note that elevations may have
conditions that make travel more difficult or impossible
(1d10): (1-4) Clear, (5-6) Wet, (7) Rubble, (8) Fungal
Overgrowth, (9) Glassy Rock, (10) Razor Rock. If not
roped, these conditions will require a Dexterity Check
every other turn or risk falling (1d6 per 10 feet, if
applicable). See Dwarrowdeep Random Hex Hazards
for detail on conditions (p.46).
**An elevation of 70 degrees combined with plateaus
requires climbing gear.
Referee’s Notes: Elevations, specifically at the
top or at the bottom, are prime locations for an
ambush. Each time the players cross an elevation
boundary roll 1d6. A result of 1 indicates a Random
Warband (1-2) or a Random Monster (3-6).
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Elevation and Time
Use the following chart to approximate the time required
to negotiate an elevation change in a Secondary
Passage (the degree up/down over 300 feet as per the
elevation shade on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map). The
Elevation Degree determines the Base Time. Then add
the Base Time Modifier relative to Elevation Type. Note
that these timeframes are in addition to the normal
travel time of 1 hour per hex.
Elevation Degree Base Time
30 Degrees 2 Hours
50 Degrees 4 Hours
70 Degrees 8 Hours
Elevation Type Base Time Modifier
Ruined Stairs 4 Hours
Narrow Trail or
8 Hours
Rough-Hewn Stairs
Plateau 16 Hours
Subterranean Lochs
Dwarrowdeep’s subterranean lochs and bodies of water
include the Black Pool, Mere of Solitude, Shadow Sea,
Loch of Crystals, Loch Dubh, Dhurindain’s Reservoir,
and the Sunless Loch. These bodies of water flow from
the south toward the northeast via rivers leading down
to the deepest levels of Gundgathol. The Shadow Sea
and Dhurindain’s Reservoir both have waterfalls that
partially empty into bottomless chasms. The waterfalls
are deceptive because they make very little sound.
Subterranean Rivers
The main rivers of Gundgathol find their source from
two spring-fed subterranean lakes: the Black Pool and
the Mere of Solitude. From these two bodies, water
flows downward through the various elevations, north
and east, and eventually drain into the Sunless Loch.
Arrows on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map indicate the
direction of waterflow.
There are innumerable lesser streams and tributaries
that branch from the main waterways (Referees
can insert into their Secondary Encounter Areas as
required). For the random width and river current see
the information on Fording Subterranean Rivers on
page 37. The main rivers include the following and are
labelled on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map:
of gimhur redaxe into house ironforge in the year 763 i, gunli, carved
River Name Fording Subterranean Rivers
R1 Black River
Secondary Passages do not include bridges. Player
R2 Falls of the Forge characters must either ford a river or find another route.
R3 Rapids of Raudros Fords are marked on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map with
R4 Ballackburn River three wavy lines.
R5 Silvertine River If players decide to ford a river, determine the river
R6 River Glint width. Rivers are 30-60 feet wide (1d4+2x10 feet) at a
crossing. After determining the river width, consult the
R7 Runegar’s Runnel
Random River Conditions Table:
R8 Wargrim’s Waterway
River Strength Move-
Player characters will find traveling along the waterways
Conditions Penalty ment
of Dwarrowdeep very dangerous. Referees should
review the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map closely. Each time Water Level High
1-3 -3 Penalty 1/4
a river crosses an elevation threshold (300 feet), the with Fast Current
Referee should consult the following chart to determine Water Level Normal
the downward angle and type: 4-6 -2 Penalty 1/2
with Swift Current
Water Level Low
River Elevation Type 7-8 -1 Penalty 3/4
with Steady Current
1-4 20 Degrees Downward Rapids Water Level Low
9-10 No Penalty Normal
5-6 40 Degrees Downward Tiered Waterfall with Slow Current
7-8 50 Degrees Downward Fan Waterfall
The mechanic for fording a subterranean river is based
9 70 Degrees Downward Horsetail Waterfall on the Climbing and Descending Rules provided on
10 90 Degrees Downward Plunge Waterfall page 55. Instead of Dexterity, player characters must
roll Strength checks every 20 feet to avoid being swept
Rapids are approximately one mile in length. They are away in the current. However, penalties apply to the
navigable but may cause damage to watercraft (50%). ability check subject to the conditions noted in the
A tiered waterfall has many smooth steps as it descends. table above. As an approximation, movement rates
The tiers are gradual. A fan waterfall drops from a slope are considered 30 feet for human-sized characters
of 40 degrees but makes constant contact with the in armour and 20 feet for smaller-than-human-sized
underlying rock. A horsetail fall is steep (70 degrees) characters in armour (unencumbered).
and makes occasional contact with the underlying rock.
A plunge waterfall makes no contact as it descends. If players are roped together, they may decrease the
In most instances waterfalls cannot be navigated by penalty by one. A failed check results in the PC being
mundane craft. A PC who falls down a tiered or fan swept away in the current. Adjacent PCs (in the river or
waterfall takes 3d6 points of damage and is allowed without) must make Strength Checks (-1 for each PC
a saving throw versus Death to cling to a rock for a lost in the current) or they too will be pulled down the
number of minutes equal to 5x his or her Constitution river. Note that dwarves, gnomes, and halflings cannot
modifier. Failure, or falling down a horsetail or plunge ford a river at normal or high-water. Player characters
waterfall, results in 10d6 points of damage. swept away are considered lost.

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these runes my uncle died at the battle of the goblin barrows
Bridges of Gundgathol Bridge Condition
The primary passages of Gundgathol include 16 Use the following chart to determine the state of each
bridges across subterranean rivers, lakes, and chasms. bridge as player characters encounter them. Be sure
Each bridge is numbered on the Dwarrowdeep Hex to note your results on the table above for consistency:
Map. Most bridges vary in length from 200-500 feet
(1d4+1x100) to a width of 20-50 feet (1d4+1x10).
Bridge Condition
Some are ruined and in an advanced state of disrepair
and others have been partially demolished by the 1-3 Stable
duergar and their allies. They include: 4 Stable (Deteriorated)
5-6 Stable (Partially Demolished)*
Bridge Name LxW (ft) Condition
Unstable: (1-3) Collapses, (4-6) Stable**
1 Thurdin’s Bridge 400 x 20 7-8
(9-10) Broken***
2 Sturi’s Span 300 x 50
*The bridge is stable but shows obvious attempts at
3 Brig o’ Balorn 300 x 20
demolition. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance of 1d10
4 Crystal Crossing 400 x 20 pieces of equipment such as pickaxes, shovels, and
5 Ballackburn Bridge 400 x 40 sledgehammers.
6 Alban’s Arch 300 x 30 **Check each time PCs cross the bridge.
7 Bottomless Brig 500 x 50
8 Arch of Dhurindain 200 x 50 ***This bridge and/or its supports have partially
collapsed. There are 1d3 gaps or partial gaps (10-50
9 Broadbeam Bridge 400 x 20 feet wide or 1d4+1x10) in the length of the bridge. The
10- Bridges of the bridge is considered unstable (see **).
200 x 30
11 Sacred Forge* Stable
Dorgaddan’s Chasms and Fissures
12 400 x 20
Footway
Several large chasms mark the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
Geddinthor’s Dwarrowdeep has five such fissures: Chasm of Karak,
13 500 x 10
Crossing Black Abyss, Western Fissure, Eastern Rift, and the
Bridge O’er the Great Frozen Abyss. The dwarves built bridges along
14 200 x 40
River Raudros their primary passageways to span these chasms, some
15 Ice Bridge of Nurr 400 x 50 of which are backlit by phosphorescent fungi and are a
stunning sight to behold deep beneath the earth.
16 Stoneborn’s Span 200 x 20
The fissures are considered bottomless. Any player
*The Bridges of the Sacred Forge are intact and not character that falls down a chasm is considered lost.
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i, kanglin ironforge, carved these runes thaneduhr blessed me
Section III: Hexcrawling Dwarrowdeep Random Hex Encounters
Hexcrawling within the Primary and Secondary passag- Consult the following nested tables to determine a Ran-
es of Dwarrowdeep is dangerous and time-consuming. dom Hex Encounter. A roll of 1 on d6 indicates an en-
The decayed and ruined state of Dwarrowdeep, and its counter:
many and varied natural obstacles, means that player
characters can travel, at most, 1 mile per hour, or 12 Table 1: Random Hex Encounters
miles in a 12 hour march (12 small hexes or two large
hexes on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map). This excludes 1-4 Empty
scouting ahead, an encounter with a natural hazard, 5-6 Monster: Roll Table 1a or 1b (by Level)
or combat. The Referee should indicate time advance- 7 Warband: Roll Table 2
ment to players under these circumstances (use 10 min-
ute, 30 minute, or hour intervals) subject to the nature 8-9 Natural Hazard: Roll Table 3
of the activity being performed. Wise players will be 10 Special Encounters: Roll Table 4
mindful of hasty movement, or making loud noises, to
avoid the attention of Dwarrowdeep’s denizens. This re- Table 1a: Random Monsters (Lvl 1-3)
quires a savvy and disciplined approach from players.
1 Skeleton (1d6)
Reminders: Referees should remind players that every 2 Zombie (1d6)
five turns (50 minutes) of movement in armour requires 3 Giant Rat (3d6)
a rest of 1 turn (10 minutes) and a full rest is required
at the end of a 12 hour march each day. Also note 4 Rock Clam (1d2, 2HD)
that PCs can only move as fast as their slowest char- 5 Giant Earthworm (1d6)
acter and circumstantial adjustments to the hexcrawl-
ing guidelines may be necessary (such as short PCs, 6 Giant Ant (2d6)
wounded, pack animals, prisoners or slaves, etc.). All 7 Giant Centipede (2d4)
underground locations are considered unlit unless oth- 8 Stirge (1d8)
erwise indicated in the text. Torches last for four turns
(40 minutes) and lanterns last for two hours (12 turns). 9 Fire Beetle (1d6)
10 Insect (1) or Blooderfly Swarm (4d4+2)
Point of Reference: In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of 11 Giant Bat (1d6)
the Rings, Frodo asked Gandalf how long the jour-
12 Carrion Scavenger (1)
ney through Moria would take. Gandalf replied,
“It depends on many chances. But going straight, 13 Rust Bat (1d3)
without mishap or losing our way, we shall take 14 Shrieker (1d6)
three or four marches, I expect. It cannot be less
than forty miles from West-door to East-gate in 15 Brain Fungus (1)
a direct line, and the road may wind much.” This 16 Giant Leech (1d4)
information, approximately four 12-hour marches 17 Giant Cave Cricket (1d6)
(knowing the way and not getting lost), informs the
hex-crawling rate in Dwarrowdeep. Source: J.R.R. 18 Rust Monster (1)
Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Omnibus (Houghton 19 Darkmantle (1d6)
Mifflin, 2001). 20 Roll Levels 4-7

When to Check for Random Hex Encounters?

Referees should check for random encounters every
other hex beginning with hex two (or six times in a 12
hour march, for example). A specific Random Monster
Check should be made during each long-rest at night.
If player characters are making undue noise, or en-
gaging in activity that would relay their position, the
Referee should make an unscheduled random monster
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with strength at the battle of dark mountain in the year 111 this
Table 1b: Random Monsters (Lvl 4-7) Orc Warband
1 Rock Reptile (1d2, 5HD) Number & HPs Weapons
2 Ghoul (1d8) 1 (6) 3x4, 2x6, 1x8 1 Scimitar and Shield
3 Stalagbite (2d6, 3-4HD) (6) 4x4, 1x6, 1x7 2 Spear and
2
4 Cave Fisher (1d4) + Leader Shield
3 Shortsword
5 Galeb Duhr (1d4, 6HD) and
3 (8) 3x5, 3x6, 2x7 Shortbow
6 Giant Slicer Beetle (1d3)
(8) 2x4, 4x6, 2x8 4 Scimitar and
7 Rock Lobster (1d4, 5HD) 4 + Leader Hand Axe
8 Sandling (1d3) (10) 3x3, 4x6, 2x7, 5 Scimitar and
5
9 Storoper (1) 1x8 Shortbow
10 Ankheg (1d4, 5HD) (10) 4x4, 3x5, 1x7, 6 Halberd and
6 2x8 + Leader Dagger
11 Giant Rhinoceros Beetle (1d2)
12 Brobdingnagian Fungi (1d4) Orc Warband Leader
13 Piercer (2d4, 4HD) Orc Warband Leader (F1) AL: CE, AC: 4 (Chain
14 Roper (1) 1 and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 8, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Spear (1d6), Scimitar (1d6), and Dagger (1d4).
15 Shambling Mound (1d2)
16 Wight (1d3) Orc Warband Leader (F2) AL: CE, AC: 4 (Splint-
2 mail), HD: 2, HP: 14, #AT: 1, Weapon: Halberd
17 Xorn (1d3) (1d10), Scimitar (1d6), and Dagger (1d4).
18 Brown Pudding (1) Orc Shaman (CL2/MU2) AL: CE, AC: 7, HD: 3,
19 Basidirond (1d2) HP: 10, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace (1d6), Sling and
3 20 Stones (1d6), and Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/2):
20 Purple Worm (1)
Command, Protection from Good; Magic-Mis-
sile, Burning Hands.
Warbands
Trained Giant Rats (1d6+2) AL: N, AC: 7, HD:
4
Warbands of various factions move through Dwar- 2hp each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3+Disease.
rowdeep as necessary. Referees must determine the Black Orc AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield),
exact composition of each group by consulting the fol- HD: 3+3, HP: 18, #AT: 1, Weapon: Broad-
lowing table and subtables. 5
sword (1d6+1), Heavy Crossbow and 20 Bolts
(1d8), and Dagger (1d4).
After determining the warband type and treasure, con-
sult the Treasure Tables followed by Table 2B: Warband 6 Two of the above (reroll 6) .
Motivation:

Table 2: Warband
Warband Warband
(Level 1-3) (Level 4-7)
1-3 Orc 1-2 Duergar
4 Goblin 3 Troll
5 Black Orc 4 Kalas-Toa
Roll Warband
6 5 Derro
(Levels 4-7)
Joint Warband:
6
Roll x2 (reroll 6)

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stone was carved to mark the name day of hamdin hardhelm in the
Goblin Warband Black Orc Warband*
Number & HPs Weapons Number & HPs Weapons
1 (6) 3x3, 2x5, 7 1 Scimitar Glaive, Scimitar,
1 (4) 3x15, 1x20 1
(6) 2x3, 2x4, 6, and Dagger
2 2 Spear and Sling
7 + Leader Scimitar, Longbow, and
2 (4) 4x19 + Leader 2
3 (8) 3x2, 3x5, 2x6 3 Scimitar and Shortbow Seax Knife
(8) 4x4, 2x5, 6, Club and Broadsword and Heavy
4 4 3 (6) 3x16, 3x21 3
7 + Leader Buckler Shield Crossbow
(10) 4x5, 4x6, Spear and (6) 4x21, 2x23 Scimitar and
5 5 4 4
2x7 Buckler Shield + Leader Heavy Crossbow
(10) 2x3, 3x5, Bill-Guisarme, Scimitar,
6 6 Club, Shield, and Sling 5 (8) 4x15, 4x19 5
4x6, 7 + Leader and Seax Knife
(8) 5x16, 3x19 Military Fork, Heavy
6 6
Goblin Warband Leader + Leader Crossbow, Dagger
Goblin Warband Leader (F1) AL: CE, AC: 4 *Roll 1d6 to determine armour: 1-3 (AC: 4, Chain and
(Goblin Chain and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 7, #AT: Shield), 4-5 (AC: 4, Half Plate), or 6 (AC: 3, Half Plate
1
1, DMG: Scimitar (1d8), Light Crossbow with 10 and Shield).
Bolts (1d6), Dagger (1d4).
Goblin Warband Leader (F2) AL: CE, AC: 4 Black Orc Warband Leader
(Goblin Chain and Shield), HD: 2, HP: 12, #AT:
1, DMG: Spear (1d8), Light Crossbow with 10 Black Orc Warband Leader AL: LE, AC: 3
2 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 24, #AT: 1,
Bolts (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1) mounted on a 1
Giant Jumping Spider AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 1, HP: Weapon: Scimitar (1d8), Heavy Crossbow and
6, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6+Poison. 10 Bolts, and Whip (1d4)*.

Goblin Shaman (CL2/MU2) AL: CE, AC: 6,
HD: 4, HP: 12, #AT: 1, DMG: Dagger (1d4).
3 berd (1d10), Scimitar (1d8), and Whip (1d4)*.
Spells (2/2): Command, Protection from Good;
Burning Hands, Shocking Grasp.
Goblin Shaman (CL2/MU3) AL: CE, AC: 6, HD:
5, HP: 14, #AT: 1, DMG: Dagger (1d4). Spells
(2/2/1): Command, Protection from Good;
4
Burning Hands, Shocking Grasp; Web, mounted
on a Megalocentipede AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 3,
HP: 14, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3+Poison.
Bugbear AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 3+1, HP: 16, #AT:
5
1, DMG: Morningstar (2d4+1)
6 Two of the above (reroll 6).
Black Orc Warband Leader AL: LE, AC: 4 (Half
2 Plate), HD: 5, HP: 30, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hal-
Black Orc Berserker AL: LE, AC: 8, HD: 4, HP:
3
22, #AT: 1, Weapon: Dual Hand Axes (1d6).**
Black Orc Berserker AL: LE, AC: 8, HD: 5, HP:
4
30, #AT: 1, Weapon: Dual Scimitars (1d8).**
Black Orc Shaman (F3/CL3) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Plate), HD: 6, HP: 26, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great
5 Hammer (1d8) and Sling with 20 Stones (1d4).
Spells (2/1): Cure Light Wounds, Command;
Hold Person.
6 Two of the above (reroll 6).

*A whip strikes for 1d4 points of damage. On a hit the

target must make a successful saving throw versus Par-
alyzation or fall prone (+4 to hit).

**A Black Orc Berserker wears no armour and attacks

with two weapons (the second attack made at -2). The
berserker scores an additional +2 on damage rolls and
will fight until slain without a morale check.

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year 673 i, maror, carved this runestone to honour the ancestors of
Duergar Warband Troll Warband
Number & HPs Weapons Number & HPs
Hammer, Light 1 (6) 2x25, 3x27, 1x35
1 (6) 2x18, 3x20, 1x25 1
Crossbow, Dagger 2 (6) 1x26, 4x28, 1x39 + Leader
(6) 1x16, 4x18, 1x22 Great Hammer, Light 3 (8) 2x24, 4x28, 1x29, 1x32
2 2
+ Leader Crossbow, Dagger
4 (8) 3x25, 3x26, 1x28, 1x29 + Leader
(8) 2x17, 4x21, Hand Axe, Light
3 3 5 (10) 3x23, 3x20, 3x21, 1x33
1x22, 1x28 Crossbow, Dagger
(8) 3x20, 3x22, Battle Axe, Heavy 6 (10) 5x25, 3x26, 2x38 + Leader
4 4
2x23 + Leader Crossbow, Dagger
(10) 3x15, 3x18, Spear, Heavy Troll Warband Leader
5 5
3x22, 1x30 Crossbow, Dagger Cave Troll AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 7+7, HP: 45,
(10) 5x16, 3x19, Pick, Heavy 1-2 #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10 or Giant
6 6 Club (3d6).
2x21 + Leader Crossbow, Dagger
Duergar Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 3
Duergar Warband Leader (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT:
3 1, Weapon: Spear (1d6), Hand Axe (1d6), and
Duergar Warband Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 3 Dagger (1d4) riding a Steeder AL: N, AC: 4,
(Half Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 33, #AT: 1, HD: 3, HP: 21, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
1
Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Shortsword (1d6),
and Dagger (1d4). Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Duergar Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 3 Great Hammer (1d8) and Sling with 20 Stones
(Half Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT: 1, (1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good,
2 Weapon: Spear (1d6), Hand Axe (1d6), and Dag- 4
Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person,
ger (1d4) riding a Steeder AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, Bless, Holy Chant; Animate Dead, Striking, rid-
HP: 16, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8. ing a Steeder AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 14,
Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL4) AL: LE, AC: #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 28, #AT: Two-Headed Troll AL: CE, AC: 2, HD: 8+3,
1, Weapon: Spiked Warhammer (1d6) and Sling 5
3 HP: 53, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d8/1d8/1d12.
with 20 Stones (1d4). Spells (3/2): Protection from
Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold Per- 6 Two of the above (reroll 6).
son, Silence 15’ Radius.
Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 31, #AT:
1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6) and Sling with
4
20 Stones (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection from
Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold Per-
son, Bless; Striking.
Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great
Hammer (1d8) and Sling with 20 Stones (1d4).
5 Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good, Cure Light
Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless, Holy
Chant; Animate Dead, Striking, riding a Steeder
AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 19, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
6 Two of the above (reroll 6).

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house barrelheart behold my father huldal longbeard, grand-
Kalas-Toa Warband Derro Warband
Number & HPs Weapons Number & HPs Weapons
Spear, Dagger, Shortsword, Light
1 (4) 2x20, 2x25 1
and Shield Repeating Crossbow,
1 (6) 3x15, 3x20 1
(4) 2x18, 2x26 Trident, Weighted Studded, Buckler
2 2 Shield
+ Leader Net, and Shield
Scimitar, Shield, Longpoint Dagger,
3 (6) 3x15, 3x20 3 (6) 5x18, 1x19 Fauchard-Hook,
Dagger 2 2
+ Leader Studded, Buckler
(6) 3x20, 3x22 Spear, Weighted Net, Shield
4 4
+ Leader Light Crossbow
Shortsword, Light
Glaive, Weighted 3 (8) 5x18, 3x19 3 Repeating Crossbow,
5 (8) 4x18, 4x21 5
Net, Dagger Scalemail, Shield
(8) 4x19, 4x22 Harpoon, Weighted Military Pick, Spear,
6 6
+ Leader Net, Dagger (8) 4x18, 4x21 Longpoint Dagger,
4 4
+ Leader Scalemail, Buckler
Kalas-Toa Warband Leader Shield
Kalas-Toa Subleader AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: Longpoint Dagger,
1 36, #AT: 1, Weapon: Harpoon (2d6), Dagger Fauchard-Hook,
5 (10) 5x20, 5x23 5
(1d4), Weighted Net, and Sticky Shield. Chainmail, Buckler
Shield
Kalas-Toa Leader AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 8, HP:
2 41, #AT: 1, Weapon: Glaive (1d10), Weighted Military Pick, Spear,
Net, and Sticky Shield. (10) 5x15, 5x18 Longpoint Dagger,
6 6
+ Leader Chainmail, Buckler
Kalas-Toa Whip (CL6) AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, Shield
HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar (1d8) and
Man-Catcher (1d6). Spells (3/3/2): Cure Light
3
Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good;
Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate
Dead, Dispel Magic.
Kalas-Toa Whip (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP:
41, #AT: 1, Weapon: Trident (1d10) and Dag-
ger (1d4). Spells (4/3/2/1): Cure Light Wounds,
4
Darkness, Detect Magic, Protection from Good;
Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate
Dead, Striking, Cause Serious Wounds.
Kalas-Toa Monitor (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 1, HD: 7,
HP: 50, #AT: 4, DMG: 2d4/2d4/1d4+1/1d4+1.
(4/3/2/1): Command, Cure Light Wound, Dark-
5
ness, Protection from Good; Bless, Hold Person,
Holy Chant; Continual Darkness, Striking; Cause
Serious Wounds.
6 Two of the above (reroll 6).

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son of huldrin, who pushed back the ogre vanguard at the battle
Derro Warband Leader
Derro Warband Leader (F5) AL: CE, AC: 3 (Half
Plate and Buckler Shield), HD: 5, HP: 30, #AT:
1 Varies, Weapon: Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger
(1d4).
Derro Warband Leader (F6) AL: CE, AC: 3
(Half Plate and Buckler Shield), HD: 5, HP: 34,
2 #AT: Varies, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger
(1d4).
Derro Savant (MU5) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 5, HP:
27, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light Repeating Cross-
3 bow (1d3) and Longpoint Dagger (1d4). Spells
(2/2/1): Magic Missile, Spider Climb; Mirror Im-
age, Web; Lightning Bolt.
Derro Savant (MU6) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP:
32, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light Repeating Cross-
bow (1d3) and Longpoint Dagger (1d4). Spells
(2/2/2): Magic Missile, Burning Hands; Mirror
Image, Web; Haste, Lightning Bolt and a 50%
4 2 Scavenging for food
chance of 1d3 Derro Student-Savants (MU4)
AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 4, HP: 20 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Light Repeating Crossbow (1d3) and
Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/2): Color Spray, Magic
Missile; Mirror Image, Pyrotechnics.
Derro Savant (MU8) AL: CE, AC: 2 (Robe of
Protection +2), HD: 8, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Light Repeating Crossbow (1d3) and Longpoint
Dagger (1d4). Spells (3/3/2/2): Magic Missile,
Burning Hands, Darkness Globe; Invisibility,
5 Mirror Image, Web; Haste, Fireball; Confusion,
Minor Globe and 1d3 Derro Student-Savants
(MU4) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 4, HP: 20 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Light Repeating Crossbow
(1d3) and Longpoint Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/2):
Dancing Lights, Magic Missile; Invisibility, Scare.
6 Two of the above (reroll 6).
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Warband Treasure: Level 1-3
A warband member carries Treasure Type I, II, III and IV
(50%). A leader possesses Treasure Type II, IV, V (each
x3), 30% chance of 1d2 random gemstones, 20%
chance of 1 piece of jewelry, a 10% chance of one
magical weapon or armour (+1), and a 10% chance of
a random magical runestone.
Warband Treasure: Level 4-7
A warband member carries Treasure Type IV and V (both
x3) and a 30% chance of 1d4 random gemstones. A
warband leader possesses the following: 2d40pp, 1d4
gemstones, 1d3 jewelry, a 25% chance of a magical
weapon or armour (+1), and a 25% chance of a ran-
dom magical runestone. If the leader is a duergar or
a spell-caster the latter percentage increases to 35%.
Table 2B: Random Warband Motivation
1 On patrol
3 Returning with slaves (1d10+2)*
4 On ambush
5 Hunting for slaves
6 Returning with food (Referee’s Discretion)**
7 Returning with loot (1d3x100gp/party level)**
8 Scavenging metal**
9 Trading with warband (Referee’s Choice)***
10 Hunting large predator for food
*1d8+4 dwarves and 1d4 Random.
**These warbands also have 1d3 Pack Lizards.
***Roll the Random Warband Table again (Reroll the
same Warband type).
of brannicks tor kartek etched this stone in memory of algal, my
Table 3: Natural Hazard*
1 Rubble: Movement slowed
2 Sinkhole: Floor (1-4) or Ceiling (5-6)
3 Crevasse: 5’ (1-2), 10’ (3-4), 15’ wide (4-6)
4 Plateau(s)
5 Razor Rock: Movement slowed by half
6 Glassy Rock: Movement slowed by half
7 Rock Pillar Forest: Ambush (1-3 on d6)
8 Fungal Overgrowth: Random Monster
9 Steam: Obscures vision to 5 feet
10 Noxious Gas
*Referees should adjust the table damage by average
party level (1-3 or 4-7) if applicable.
Since the withdrawal of the Gundgathol dwarves, the
deeps, halls, mines, and passages of Dwarrowdeep
have not been maintained and provide numerous sub-
terranean challenges for player characters:
1. Rubble: Rubble fallen from the ceiling has partially
blocked the passageway for 1d10+10x10 feet. Move-
ment is reduced by half. While traversing this passage
there is a 1 on d6 chance (per 20 feet) of a cave-in.
If caught in a collapse, characters between levels 1–3
take 2d6 points of damage (or 1d6 if a Save versus Pet-
rification is made). Characters between levels 4–7 take
4d6 unless a save for half damage (2d6) is successful.
2. Sinkhole: Dwarrowdeep contains sinkholes 20-50
feet wide and deep (1d4+1x10) caused by water ero-
sion. Approaching a sinkhole is dangerous. If a play-
er character walks, or runs into, a sinkhole they must
make a Constitution check to keep from sliding in. Each
subsequent round the character must roll a Constitution
check (with a -1 penalty for each round in the sinkhole)
until they fail or are saved. A rolled 20 means the PC is
immediately sucked down. PCs sucked down a sinkhole
are considered lost. If the sinkhole opened from the
ceiling above, treat the floor as Glassy Rock from the
water and mud deposited on the ground. PCs who rope
themselves together can avoid falling in, under normal
circumstances.
3. Crevasse: Due to the natural movement of the earth,
the floor has heaved and cracked open perpendicular
to the direction of the passage. The crevasse is 1d4x10
feet wide and the cave, dungeon, or passageway has
been split apart. In some instances, the other side of a
passage or tunnel may be 10s of feet above or below
the player characters.
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For every crevasse encountered 33% (1-2 on 1d6) will
be 10 feet above (1-3 on d6) or 10 feet below (4-6
on d6) the character’s side of the crevasse. Unless
otherwise stated crevasses are bottomless. A PC that
falls is considered lost.
4. Plateau(s): There are numerous elevation shifts in
Dwarrowdeep. These plateaus, or ledgeways, vary in
height and must be climbed, as per normal climbing
rules. Each time plateaus are encountered roll 1d8 to
determine the number of plateaus. Each plateau varies
in height (1d20+10 feet per plateau). Unless otherwise
stated, plateaus and ledgeways are slippery surfaces
(-1 to ability checks or -15% to the thief’s Climb Walls
ability).
5. Razor Rock: Razor rocks are extremely sharp, jag-
ged, and abrasive stone formations. Movement over
razor rock is reduced to 1/4 normal rate. Moving faster
will necessitate a Dexterity check. A failed check re-
sults in a fall for 1d4 points of damage. Attempts to run
through this type of hazard will bring a -4 penalty to the
ability check and 2d4 points of damage if failed. Pack
Lizards can move over razor rock at half their normal
rate. Standard mounts such as mules will refuse to pass
over this terrain.
6. Glassy Rock: Glassy rock appears as a slick, sheer,
floor surface. Movement over glassy rock is reduced to
1/4 normal rate. Moving faster necessitates a Dexterity
check. If a PC runs, or unknowingly steps on glassy
rock, or attempts combat, they must make a Dexterity
check to avoid falling prone and sliding 1d4x10 feet
until they stop or slide into an obstacle. Fallen PCs will
be stunned for 1d4 rounds. Pack Lizards can move over
glassy rock at half their normal rate. Standard mounts
will not pass over this terrain.
7. Rock Pillar Forest: The passage immediately in
front of the PCs (the width of the specific passage by
1d6+4x10 feet) is dotted with stalagnate cavern pillars.
The pillars have formed from stalactites and stalag-
mites that have fused from the ceiling to the floor. The
ceiling in these locations is 1d20+20 feet high. The sta-
lagnates vary in width and form a strange, otherworldly
subterranean forest. Stalagnate forests are prime loca-
tions for predators and ambushes. Roll to determine if
a random monster is present (1-3 on d6). To determine
the type of monster encounter, the Referee must first
calculate the average party level. Second, roll 1d6. On
a roll of 1-4, consult the appropriate Dwarrowdeep
Random Monster Table (either levels 1-3 or 4-7). On
a roll of 5-6, consult the Dwarrowdeep Random War-
band Table also by level.
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friend i, ragror, wrote this runestone to honour the ancestors of
8. Fungal Overgrowth: Thick, overgrown mush-
rooms and fungi, of all shapes and sizes, have blocked
the passageway. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance this rich,
moist environment contains a hazard (a partially cam-
ouflaged sinkhole (1 on d6 passive chance to notice)
or plateau ledgeways (see above). There is a further
1-2 on d6 chance some of the fungal overgrowth is
bioluminescent, and in the absence of torches or lan-
terns, humans may be able to see, albeit in poor light.
These unique and otherworldly environments are home
to monsters and creatures of all types. In these lush
surroundings, random monsters are encountered on a
1–2 on d6. Consult the table below:

Fungal Overgrowth Monster Table

1 Forbidden Fruit Fungus (1d2)
2 Devil’s Fingers (1d6)
3 Brain Fungus (1)
4 Blooderfly (4d10)
5 Faze Fungus (1d2)
6 Megalocentipede (1d2)
7 Hook Horror (1)
8 Basidirond (1)
9 Shriekers (1d4)
10 Sunburst Lichen (1)

9. Steam: The area immediately in front of the PCs

(passage width by 1d6+4x10 feet) becomes hot. Thick
steam reduces visibility to 5 feet. The steam emanates
from holes in the ground that vary in size from two
inches to two feet in width. Intense steam jets push up
through the vents randomly making the area virtually
impassible. There are 1d2 geysers per 10-foot square
and a 1 on d6 chance of a geyser randomly erupt-
ing beneath a player character. Each geyser does 1d6
points of damage (half damage if a successful Save
versus Breath Weapon is made). While in this area
player characters are subject to the spell Heat Metal.

10. Noxious Gas: The terrain (passage width by

1d6x10 feet) is laced with thin cracks, not perceptible
to the eye, that vent noxious gas every 1d2+1 turns.
The gas lingers in the passageway. A dwarf receives a
passive 1 on d6 chance of hearing the gas vent into the
tunnel and a 2 on d6 chance if listening actively. PCs
must make a Constitution check every 10 feet through
this section of terrain. Failure results in gagging and
coughing for 1d10 rounds (-2 penalties to attack and
damage rolls). Prolonged noise (3 plus rounds) will re-
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house strongstar this stone marks the birth of my son bragdrim of
Table 4: Random Special Encounter Table
1 A broken statue of King Dalgeddin Stoneborn II 51 Rival brigands (1d8+3) lost in Dwarrowdeep (TT: XII)
2 Purple phosphorescent fungi illuminates 1d6x10 feet 52 Random adventuring party loaded with treasure
3 A strong draft of wind extinguishes torches 53 A pouch with 1d6 Sling Stones +2
4 A low snarling noise from behind 54 The body of an adventurer in a shallow grave
5 Chalk arrows on the walls for 3d100 feet 55 Wet footprints descend from wall. Disappear on floor
6 The hissing sound of a gas leak for 1d4x10 feet 56 A dead orc. 50% Equipped
7 Random adventuring party loaded with treasure 57 Skeletal remains of dwarven last stand
8 A pouch with 1d6 Sling Stones +1 58 Something glints in the sand: Seax Knife +1
9 Small shrine to Geddinthor cut in the stone. Defaced. 59 Eerie silence for 1d4+1 turns
10 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical) 60 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical)
11 Decomposing body of Kalas-Toa 61 Frightened mule, emerges from dark (Equipped)
12 Yellow phosphorescent fungi illuminates 1d8x10 feet 62 Boulder with symbol of Dworgrim painted in blood
13 A broken well with chain and bucket 63 Passage blocked by huge spider webs for 1d0x10 feet
14 Magic warhammer in the dirt (1-3: +1, 4-6: +2) 64 Insane paladin, beaten/whipped, staggers toward you
15 A screech, a battle cry, and silence 65 A pouch with a magical runestone (Luckstone)
16 Sound of “Help” from narrow fissure in the ground 66 Long dead exoskeleton of a Hook Horror
17 Charnel Pit: Feeding station for nearby predator 67 Random adventurer equipment stash hastily hidden
18 Severed hand clutches spellbook (1d6 spells) 68 Random gemstone (1d4x100gp)
19 Random adventurer equipment stash hastily hidden 69 Carved dwarf pillars support ceiling for 1d3x100 feet
20 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical) 70 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical)
21 Fissure steam (1d4x100 feet), vision reduced to 10 feet 71 Emaciated dwarf slave (dead for 24 hours)
22 Passage narrows, 50% chance of warband ambush 72 Clawed footprints on the floor for 1d6x10 feet
23 Passage blocked by dense fungal growth for 2d100 73 Severed heads of recent dwarf patrol from Hamelet
24 Tiny side cave with body of dead dwarf clutching map 74 Stone grinding on stone. Then silence
25 Side tunnel completely collapsed 75 Cocooned dwarves on ceiling. All dead but one
26 Disemboweled Giant Gecko Lizard 76 A pile of half-eaten fire beetles still glowing
27 Body of a dwarf adventurer, 50% equipped 77 2d200 normal bats fly through passageway
28 A low snarling noise from ahead 78 Green phosphorescent fungi illuminates 1d4x10 feet
29 Chalk arrows on the walls for 3d100 feet 79 2d100 normal fleeing rats pass through the PCs
30 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical) 80 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical)
31 A yellow mold (harmless) covers the floor for 40 feet 81 2d100 normal fleeing rats run through PCs
32 A statue of Thaneduhr, defaced and toppled 82 Chest: Check Treasure Type XX
33 The hissing sound of a gas leak for 1d4x10 feet 83 Magical blast marks on the walls from recent battle
34 Air suddenly cools for 1d4 turns 84 Skeletal dwarf clutching diary written in frantic scrawls
35 Air suddenly warms for 1d6 turns 85 Rusty mining gear: Chains, shovels, picks, and rope
36 A hammer in the distance “Tam-tom, tom-tap” 86 Quarrel Case with Light Crossbow Bolts +1 (1d4+3)
37 PC trips over loose stone: 50% 1d6 gems 87 Rusty mining tracks for 3d100 feet
38 Monster roar echoes down passageway. Then silence 88 Vein of silver gleams in the walls
39 Party of 1d6 adventurers lay dead and looted 89 Vein of gold gleams in the floor
40 Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical) 90 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical)
41 Skeletal remains of dwarven last stand 91 Red Crystals: 1/2 movement for 1d10x10 feet
42 Partial collapse of the ceiling for 1d6x10 feet 92 Bat Guano: 1/2 movement for 1d8+3(x10 feet)
43 Dwarf corpse thrown in shallow grave: Zombie! 93 Pool with 1d3 boated diseased orc bodies. Rot Grubs!
44 Remains of a camp. Two days old 94 Gleaming Helmet +1: Kill Zone for Cave Morays!
45 Battle: Two warbands battle over 2d4 slaves 95 Partial dwarf-made barricade: Stone, Mine carts
46 Broken pipe spills water ankle deep for 1d8x10 feet 96 Small herd of wild Rothe (1d4+1) grazing on fungi
47 Orc footprints, signs of a recent patrol 97 Recently disemboweled Troll regenerating (1d4 Rds!)
48 Runic Tablet (see Barrowmaze Complete) 98 Small stream with glint: Ring of Protection +1
49 Runestone (d6: 1-5 Mundane, 6 Magical) 99 1d4 Runestones (d6: 1-5 Mundane, 6 Magical)
50 Disk of Kar’Koon (see Forbidden Caverns of Archaia) 00 Roll twice on this table

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house hammerhand in the year 716 galund, blood of galorin grimfoot,
Section IV: Dungeon Exploration
Keys and Entries
Like Barrowmaze, and the other books in the Northern
Reaches campaign, Dwarrowdeep uses a shortened
entry style to discourage reading boxed text to players.
Instead, the text shortens entries so Referees can skim
the relevant information quickly and convey the scene
while making eye contact with players. This approach
encourages engagement rather than just reading
aloud. In the text, monsters have been bolded and
magic items italicized to facilitate play.
Random Tables
To play Dwarrowdeep, Referees must consult random
tables in advance of play. Referees should roll the
Random Secondary Encounter Area Generator prior to
beginning the adventure. Referees should also roll the
Slovenly Trull Random Patron Generator several times
prior to starting the campaign.
Random Monsters, Silence, and Disturbances
Random monsters are critical to classic fantasy
roleplaying games. Under normal circumstances, the
Referee should roll for random monsters every other
turn (1 turn equals 10 minutes) with a 1 on a d6
indicating an encounter.
There are other instances in the adventure that may
(either due to the dungeon atmosphere or player
choice) necessitate an additional random monster or
random encounter check. For example, random checks
should be made any time players declare they are
searching for something, making too much noise, or if
they engage in prolonged battle. In these instances, it
is critical to roll checks. The Referee must balance the
potential upside of searching for treasure, or spending
time doing tasks, with the possibility of an encounter.
The duergar, orcs, and other tribes know how to
move about the dark passages of Dwarrowdeep and
avoid unwanted attention. They scout ahead, employ
camouflage, set ambushes, and use flankers and
lookouts. They also do not move in the open unless
absolutely necessary. They know the lairs of large
predators and keep their distance. These factions also
know how to negotiate natural subterranean landscape
hazards. Player characters must acclimate themselves
quickly to the dangers of the abandoned dwarven
complex.
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Unless noted in the text, dungeon levels and
subterranean lairs will be still and dark. Ambient noises
will change with the dungeon type (cave, cavern, or
dungeon complex). Monsters know how to stay alive in
these environments and noisy PCs will draw attention
to themselves.
The stillness of the dungeon environment puts additional
pressure on players and encourages a measured
and judicious approach to dungeon exploration. For
example, how much time do players want to spend
searching for treasure? Do they want to stop and pry
gems out of the wall? Do they want to search for a
secret door? Break down a stuck door or a bricked-up
wall? How much noise are they making? The above
examples of play take time and will cause disturbances
unless PCs are cautious.
Light, Sight, and Time
There are no torches or lit areas other than those
specifically identified in the text. Referees must record
time, movement, and light. Remember that torches
cast light in a 30-foot radius and last for four turns (40
minutes). They are susceptible to water and gusts of
wind. Lanterns cast light in roughly the same distance
(40 feet) but require an oil flask every two hours (12
turns) and are less susceptible to wind.
Player characters will be spending extended time in the
darkness and will burn through torches and lantern oil.
Ensure they account for their resources.
If a character is holding a light source, they will likely
have their weapon or shield sheathed and this will slow
their participation in combat.
Also, photo-sensitive subterranean monsters will target
light-wielding characters first.
Resource Allocation and Resupply
Prior to entering Gundgathol, players should consider
resource allocation. Referees should encourage players
to supply with essential dungeoneering equipment and
create supply caches near an entrance within their first
few expeditions.
PCs will need to camp within the massive complex and
might be isolated for an extended period. In this context,
players need to be judicious with their resources and
ensure they possess appropriate rest and rearm (or
fallback) positions.
engraved this stone in worship to dhurindain i, banmor, offer this
Random Dungeon Restock
Referees should track all dungeon rooms explored. Each
time the PCs leave a cave or dungeon environment,
Referees should consult the Random Dungeon Restock
Table. Restocking the dungeon between forays provides
a sense of verisimilitude, gives the game a unique
evolving character, and ensures that the PCs never get
complacent. The monsters are not waiting to be killed.
Dwarrowdeep is their home. For restocking, Referees
should consult the monster and treasure tables provided
in the Secondary Encounter Area Generator.
Dungeon Restock Table
1 Monster
2 Monster and Treasure
3-6 Empty*
*1 on d6 chance of hidden treasure.
Random Pit Contents
See the tables provided in the Secondary Encounter
Area Generator (p.212).
Bricked Walls and stone doors
The bricked wall or archway presents an interesting
obstacle for player characters. Brick walls block
entry to places of import and require at least one
sledgehammer and iron spikes to penetrate. Players will
need to purchase these from the blacksmith in Hamelet
(Sledgehammer, 5gp). A tack hammer is simply too
small and a melee-style warhammer will be damaged
beyond repair if used to break down a wall.
Bricked-up walls provide a quandary for players. Do
they risk bashing the wall down and making noise?
Will anything come out of the wall and attack them
from behind if they pass it by? In terms of time, use the
following as a guide to determine how long it takes to
break down a wall and create an entrance of sufficient
size:
Breaking Down Brick Walls and Stone Doors
Number of Sledgehammers Time Required
1 Player Character 3 Turns
2 Player Characters 2 Turns
3 Player Characters 1 Turn
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Regardless of how long it takes, bashing down a
bricked wall will disrupt the silence of the dungeon and
necessitate at least one random monster roll.
Stuck Doors
Some of the doors in Dwarrowdeep are made of stone
and the rest are made of wood harvested from the
nearby forests to the east and west of Gundgathol.
Some of the wooden doors have been swollen shut with
moisture and age and are indicated in the text. In the
case of a stuck door, players must force the door open
or break it down. A roll of 1–2 on a d6 indicates a
player character has broken the door down. This roll is
adjusted by the strength bonus/penalty of the character
(example: 15 Strength (+1 bonus) would open the door
on a 1-3 on d6). Be sure to check for random monsters.
Stone Doors
Some doors in Dwarrowdeep are made of stone. These
doors were used in less common instances or when the
dwarves desired to seal something away for eternity.
For stone doors use the mechanic for wooden doors
except the PC will need a roll of 1 (on d6) to open the
door. The roll is adjusted by strength like the above. If
the door cannot be opened, treat the door as a bricked
wall.
Turning Undead
All turn attempts are increased by one based on
the Turning Undead Table in the core rulebook. For
example, a level one cleric would require an 8 on d20
to turn 1 Hit Die undead, 10 for 2 HD, 12 for 3 HD,
and so on.
Partial Collapses
The once mighty city of Gundgathol is now in ruins.
Stone halls and passages have cracked, deeps have
filled with water, and chunks of stone have broken away
from the ceilings.
Any dungeon room or cave, either noted in the text or
represented with rubble on a map, may be susceptible
to further collapse. While PCs are in these rooms, there
is a 1 on d6 chance (every other turn) of a cave-in.
If caught in a collapse, characters between levels 1-3
will take 1d6 points of damage (half if a Save versus
Petrification is made). Characters between levels 4-6
take 2d6 (save for half damage).
stone to geddinthor for strength and bravery in the battle of
Stone Sense Stone Sense: New Abilities Chance on 1d6
Detect Secret Doors
Dwarven Stone Sense is a completely underappreciated 1 on d6
and Waymarks (Passive)*
aspect of the dwarven racial class in classic fantasy
role-playing games and it plays a crucial role in Detect Secret Doors
1-2 on d6
Dwarrowdeep. and Waymarks (Active)*
Detect Toxic Gas 1-2 on d6
Stone Sense is the dwarven term for their innate ability
Gemstone Appraisal** 1-3 on d6
to feel the earth. Their stone sense is, first and foremost,
a blessing of their race bestowed by Thaneduhr and
*Use this ability, passive or active, for dwarves to spot
Dhurindain. However, the dwarves sharpened their
secret doors and waymarks.
gift through generations of subterranean life, mining,
masonry, exploration, and warfare.
**A dwarf must hold the gemstone in his or her hand
to appraise.
Within the ancient halls and tunnels of their ancestors,
dwarves possess keen sight. In Gundgathol, dwarven
player characters, not elves, possess the ability to detect The Waymarks of Dwarrowdeep
the stone creases and cracks that suggest secret doors.
The dwarves of Gundgathol rely on their memory to
Referees need not make dwarven player characters navigate its subterranean primary and secondary
immediately aware of their enhanced Stone Sense at passages. Alongside their memory and stone sense,
the beginning of the campaign. Rather, role-play the the dwarves also used clandestine runes to mark key
experience by communicating the feeling of the earth features in their tunnels, mines, and deeps. The graphic
and stone as they walk the halls of their sacred ancestral below represents common glyphs used by the dwarves
homeland. to mark geographical features like lakes, mines, exits,
dead ends, cave-ins, bridges, and danger. Waymarks
are never in plain sight. Rather, dwarves carefully
Stone Sense in Gundgathol* Chance on 1d6 etched these runes in places other races or invaders
Determine Approximate would miss. In some instances, one must stand in an
1-4 on d6 exact spot and align fragments of a waymark spanned
Depth Underground
across multiple walls or geographical features to see
Detect Grade or Slope in Passage 1-4 on d6
and read them. A dwarven character receives a passive
Detect New Tunnel 1 on d6 chance to recognize a waymark and a 1-2 on
1-4 on d6
or Passage Construction d6 chance if actively looking.
Detect Sliding/Shifting Walls
1-3 on d6 Traps in Dwarrowdeep
or Rooms
Detect Stonework Traps,
1-3 on d6 Dwarven stone sense, specifically to detect stonework
Deadfalls, or Pits
traps devoid of magical or mechanical components, will
Detect Unstable Stone or Potential save player characters if they use the ability routinely.
1-3 on d6
Collapse
Referees should be advised regarding the trap types
*Must concentrate (and be within 10 feet, if applicable) in Dwarrowdeep vis a vis the second level cleric spell
. Find Traps. Find Traps reads, “This spell is centered on
the caster, and when a trapped object or area comes

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two fords i, thandrin, etched this stone to honour the ancestors
within range it glows with a blue magical light. Both
magical and mechanical traps are detected. This spell
grants no knowledge about the nature of the trap or
how to deactivate it.” The Referee should note that not
all traps are either “magical” or “mechanical.” The
word mechanical is defined as “working or produced
by machines or machinery.” A concealed pit trap,
without a mechanical resetting or locking floor, is not,
by definition, a mechanical trap and will not be detected
by Find Traps. Melee traps set by tension that employ
no mechanical parts or gears will also not be detected
by Find Traps. Many other traps in Dwarrowdeep, as
identified in the Secondary Encounter Area Generator,
like Curse, Magical, Mechanical, Gas, and some
Ranged traps, will be detected by the spell.
Judicious players, using Dwarven stone sense combined
with Find Traps, will advantage themselves negotiating
the long dark of Dwarrowdeep.
Dwarven House Runes
The dwarven houses of Gundgathol each possess a rune
that symbolizes their house or identifies an affiliation
with other dwarven clans. These glyphs find expression
on shields and weapons, as well as decoration in
living quarters and in glyphs and runestones. The
most common are the seven noble houses: Stoneborn,
Ironforge, Longbeard, Hammerhand, Broadbeam,
Tunneltrue, and Cobblestone. However, smaller
dwarven houses, some now extinct or absorbed into
larger houses, also have runes of affiliation and lineage.
Toxic Gases and Odors
Dwarves, and other subterranean races, rely on
their sense of smell moreso than surface dwellers.
They navigate, in part, by their nose. As part of their
stone sense, dwarves can detect the scent of fresh
air meandering through a long tunnel and can also
sense polluted air. The lingering odor of a particular
spell, the burning of a lamp, or the scent of dung will
linger in passages and caves, sometimes for days. A
pungent fume might suggest ammonia, or the smell
of rotten eggs may suggest sulfur. A feeling of fatigue
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could suggest low oxygen in a tunnel. Each of these,
and others, a dwarf can sense while underground.
However, even dwarves can be caught unaware. When
mining, the dwarves used caged canaries to detect
carbon monoxide or toxic gas with 100% effectiveness.
Canaries are available in Hamelet.
Short and Long-Rest in Dwarrowdeep
For every 50 minutes spent in armour and carrying
equipment, player characters must short-rest for 10
minutes. A short-rest may take place in armour. Failing
to short-rest requires a Constitution Check. A PC who
fails a check temporarily reduces their movement speed
by 1/4 until he/she rests. This reduction is cumulative
with successive missed checks until movement is
reduced to zero. The result is a state of exhaustion. A
full day of rest is required to remove exhaustion.
In addition to short-rest every hour, Dwarrowdeep is
so vast that player characters will be forced to long-
rest, or camp, in the dungeon if they cannot return to
the surface. A long-rest is defined as an unarmoured
rest of 6-8 hours which must be performed once a
day. Failing to long-rest results in a state of fatigue.
Fatigue results in the reduction of movement speed by
1/4 and a -1 temporary penalty to ability scores until a
long-rest is completed. These penalties are cumulative
on successive days until movement is reduced to zero.
Like the above, movement of zero indicates a state
of exhaustion. A full day of rest is required to remove
fatigue or exhaustion.
Racial Enmity
The Gundgathol dwarves have a longstanding blood-
feud with goblinkind. A dwarf receives +1 to hit orcs,
black orcs, goblins, hobgoblins, norkers, and bugbears
- and these monsters in return receive the same bonus.
In addition, the affront, insult, and slaughter caused
by the duergar over the capture and defilement of
Gundgathol has bred a deep-seated and inviolable
hatred between the two dwarven races. The duergar
possess undying enmity for their mountain dwarf
cousins and they believe Gundgathol, as Stoneborn
of house rockbeardthis stone marks the life of thindhur stone-
descendants, is their rightful home. They will fight
viciously and to the death to protect it. The gray dwarves
are clever, treacherous, and exceedingly tactical in
their approach to warfare. As a result, the mountain
dwarves and the gray dwarves also attack each other at
+1 on the die. Both goblinkind and duergar will target
dwarven characters first, if practicable.
Elevators and Shafts
In addition to common transitions between deeps (levels)
such as stairs, the dwarves of Gundgathol constructed
counter-weight elevators. After neglect for hundreds of
years, these elevators may be in disrepair. There may
also be open shafts between deeps. Referees should
use a circled E as a map icon for elevators.
Hall of Records
The dwarves of Gundgathol archived their history and
culture in special chambers. Each primary encounter
area, and most secondary areas, possesses one archive.
In the Golden Age of Gundgathol, these archives
contained the combined wisdom of the dwarven
people and were overseen by their clerics. These
chambers, also called a Hall of Records, might contain
knowledge of ancient dwarven history, minecraft,
forgecraft, engineering, warfare, or spirituality. They
held all manner of material including books, scrolls,
and runestones. A Hall of Records can be identified by
runic inscriptions within its interior walls. The dwarves
normally constructed their archival chambers with
light-boxes (a small hole carved into the side of the
mountain) to allow a beam of sunlight or moonlight to
stream into the chamber.
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The duergar and orcs defiled most of the Halls of
Record. They destroyed books, burnt scrolls, and
crushed runestones. They chiseled and defaced the
runes decorating the walls of these sacred archival
chambers. These halls are typically in disarray. However,
some remain undefiled behind secret doors and traps.
If player characters wish to search a Hall of Records
consult the entry for the total number of books, scrolls,
and runestones. Note that all documents are written in
dwarvish unless otherwise stated. One player character
literate in dwarvish can search 20 pieces of archival
material in one turn. Using this guideline, divide the
total number of items by the total number of characters
to determine how long it will take to search a Hall of
Records. When player characters decide to search an
archival chamber the Referee must keep close track of
time and must roll for random encounters every other
turn (10 minutes).
A Hall of Records entry looks like the example provided
below. The valuable items are listed under neath and
are distinguished from the total number of items listed:
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 127
Items of Value: 1d2 mundane Runestones, a
Gold Torc (100gp), Silver Disc Broach (35gp),
Runestone of Missile Attraction, and Kalbandur’s
Warstone.
Roll and add the following, in concert with the Secondary
Encounter Area to determine the volume of damaged
archival material, miscellaneous debris, and random
items of value in a Hall of Records:
Damaged Records
2d20+40 Scrolls
2d20+60 Books
2d20+80 Runestones
Bone and Skull Piles
1 Dwarf skeletons
2 Dwarf and orc skeletons
3 Dwarf and goblin skeletons
4 Dwarf and duergar skeletons
In addition to the piles of damaged archival material,
the halls contain rubble, rusty swords, broken arrows,
etc. There will be 1d4+1 random items of value:
helm, old one of thaneduhr this stone marks the opening of the
Random Item of Value*
1 Mundane Runestone (1d4)
2 Mundane Runestone (1d6)
3 Magic Runestone (1)
4 Magic Runestone (1d2)
5 Random Scroll**
6 Runic Tablet***
7 Disk of Kar’Koon****
8 Random Gemstone
9 Random Jewelry
10 Random Coin
11 Random Magic Weapon
12 Roll Twice (Ignore 12)
*For Mundane and Magical Runestones consult the
appropriate tables in the Random Table Section at the
end of the book. For gemstones, jewelry, coin, and
magic weapons, see the Secondary Encounter Area
Generator.
**See any core rulebook.
***See Barrowmaze Complete.
****See The Forbidden Caverns of Archaia.
Mules and Pack Lizards
Mine mules, also known as “pit ponies,” may be
cumbersome for the Referee to address. Referees
should employ reasonable judgment and base the use
of mules against the difficulty of the subterranean terrain
faced by player characters as they progress through the
adventure. Exploring along primary passage routes will
make pack-animals much more practical. However,
the hazards faced along secondary passages will not
dispose themselves to mules. PCs will likely reach
a point where they may have to abandon their mule
(poor Old Bill). The PCs may be able to acquire a pack
lizard from a vanquished warband or find one in a
tribal stronghold (see New Monsters). Pack lizards can
traverse difficult terrain standard mounts cannot.
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Climbing and Descending Rules
PCs may attempt to rope themselves together to climb
or descend an elevation. Roped PCs may only move
as fast as their slowest member and will need 20 feet
of rope between them. Roping together provides both
advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, they run
the risk of everyone falling, but on the other, are more
likely to avoid losing a single member to slide or a fall.
Roped PCs must make Dexterity Checks every 20 feet.
Failure indicates a fall or a slide. To determine a fall
or slide roll 1d6 (Dexterity bonus applies). A result of
1-3 indicates a fall (1d6 damage) and a result of 4-6
indicates a slide (1d3 damage). If either indicated,
the characters, both above and below, must make a
Strength check to stop the slide or fall. If one Strength
check is successful and the other fails, the successful
character must make a second Strength check to hold
on. Each time a fallen character is added to the chain
of fallen characters, additional Strength checks must be
made until the chain is stopped or everyone falls. In the
case of a fall, a penalty of –1 is added to the Strength
check for each character supported. PCs can support
a fallen comrade for 1d4+1 rounds plus their strength
bonus.
Party Climbing Example
An adventuring party known as Valdghar’s Vandals,
consisting of Knut, Arne, Erik, and Torsten (all human,
no thieves, and in climbing order) decide to ascend
a 70-degree elevation (300 feet) in the middle of a
secondary passage. They each make three successful
checks and are now approximately 60 feet high. Knut
makes his fourth straight Dexterity check, Arne fails and
slides (1d3), Erik is successful, and Torsten fails and
falls (1d6). Knut and Erik must make successful Strength
checks to keep Arne from sliding and Erik must make
an additional Strength check to keep from falling with
Torsten. Knut and Erik make their checks to stop Arne
from sliding. Erik makes his second check (despite the
–1 falling penalty for Torsten) and keeps his grip to
arrest Torsten’s fall. Torsten is now dangling at the end
of the rope below Erik.
platinum mine dedicated to dhurindain in the year 188 i, runli, sone of
Dwarrowdeep Character Sheet Easter Eggs
The Dwarrowdeep Character Sheet conceals the
password required to open the doorway at the top
of Entrance D: Forgotten Stairway of Kalbandur.
The character sheet contains several hints written in
Dwarvish runes (based on Anglo-Saxon) to decode the
password. Referees should not explain the hints nor
point out the easter eggs to players.
The runes etched across the top-center read:
Atop te stair, where eagles soar
Rests Kalbandur’s forgotten door
Te entranse to our mountain hame
Is hiden in te ancient frame
Atop the stair, where eagles soar
Rests Kalbandur’s forgotten door
The entrance to our mountain hame
Is hidden in the ancient frame
How to Decode the Dwarrowdeep Character Sheet
The top left corner of the sheet depicts the runes for “R”
and “L” for “Right” and “left.” These hint at folding the
character sheet so the right border aligns exactly beside
the left border. The top right corner depicts the rune
for “Side.” The “F” rune in the bottom left references
“Fold” and the runes on the bottom left spell “Open.”
These four hints encourage, after folding and aligning
the border right to left, to turn the page sideways and
read the runes that spell the password “ALBAN” in
Dwarvish. Alban is the name of Kalbandur’s father and
the password to open the door. The sheet also includes
lock and key symbolism, and the joining of the duergar
face and mountain dwarf face as one, as depicted in
the Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow Coat of Arms - another
hint about the Stoneborn blood that runs between both
dwarven peoples.
The runes etched along the bottom of the page are
a common communal prayer among the Gundgathol
dwarves to Thaneduhr the All-Father:
We are te eart, te metal, and te stone
Te dwarves from rock, made flesh and bone
To taneduhr, te fater, our imortal king
Our axes, picks, and hammers sing
We are the earth, the metal, and the stone
The dwarves from rock, made flesh and bone
To thaneduhr, the father, our immortal king
Our axes, picks, and hammers sing
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New Treasure Types
Runestones
The dwarven All-Father, Thaneduhr, passed the
gift of knowledge, in the form of runes, to the first
Stoneborn King. Dwarves, therefore, view runes, and
the wisdom they hold, as sacred. The physical act of
etching something in stone, the material of the dwarves
themselves, holds profound meaning - stone is forever.
Dwarven runestones are normally hand-sized. The
carver typically etches his/her house or clan symbol
in the center of the stone. The runic text then wraps
around the symbol clockwise beginning on the outside.
Some runestones possess elaborate decoration beyond
the norm. For example, rare runestones are inlaid with
a central jewel. Some are part of a larger set of three
that must be collected and joined together. Others are
keys and must be set into position to provide access to
specific locations.
Dwarves craft runestones for different purposes. They
create runestones to mark important occasions such
as birth, coming of age, or death. The dwarves etch
runestones as deeds, private messages, warnings, or
personal stamps. Others serve as works of art or poetry.
More elaborate runestones mark historical events or
battles, like the opening of a new mine or defeating a
host of enemies. Others contain cryptic messages or
serve as treasure maps.
Dwarves also carve runestones for spiritual reasons.
Gundgathol dwarves etch runestones to honour the
gods and beg their favour in business, life, or fertility.
Runestones are often crafted and left at the door of a
burial crypt or on the sarcophagus of an ancestor as an
offering. Dwarves believe their runestones carry sacred
power. Depending on the reason for their creation, they
will carry them on their person or around their neck like
a talisman. Dwarves will also etch magical curses onto
their runestones to cause blindness, sickness, or death.
Dwarven clerical power is based on the use and
manipulation of runes. Dwarven clerics must trace
runes somatically with their hands to cast spells. The
dwarves have also perfected the ability to inscribe
runestones to express the divine power of their gods.
Dwarven clerics can use runestones like a scroll by
etching spells onto it. They can enchant a runestone
with the property of a potion and read it to absorb
its magical effect. The dwarven clerics of Gundgathol
enchant small runestones to serve as magical sling
stones. They can enchant large ones to serve as club
or axe heads.
rundain battlehammer, carved this stone in prayer to geddinthor
Runestones, mundane or magical, offer a window into Gems
the personal world of the dwarves. They provide player
characters with an opportunity to experience feelings For the dwarves of Gundgathol, gemstones hold
and emotions like the life, love, loss, spirituality, and deep cultural meaning. Gemstones possess, at once,
history of the Gundgathol dwarves. symbolic, religious, and monetary value. In the dwarven
worldview, gemstones are the result of Dhurindain, the
Runestone Value Secret-Keeper, blessing the earth. Dwarves, also of the
earth, live their truth by harvesting and shaping these
Mundane runestones have value in gold pieces to the precious stones.
Gundgathol dwarves in Hamelet. Mundane runestones
bear inscriptions, tell stories, relay historical events, and The dwarves believe that gemstones, whether
stand as testimony to the Lost Kingdom of Dwarrow. ornamental, semi-precious, or precious, have
The Random Mundane and Magical Runestone Tables metaphysical properties. For example, dwarves will
are located at the back of this book (p.279). Use the adorn themselves with agates for their protective power.
following chart to determine the approximate gold They believe wearing an aquamarine can provide
piece value of mundane runestone inscriptions: courage. The amethyst provides clarity of thought, and
merchants wear the peridot for prosperity in business.
Mundane Runestone Inscription Value Emeralds aid in fertility and garnets reaffirm kinship
bonds. Jade alleviates fear and malachite promotes
Gold Piece Value a strong constitution. As these examples demonstrate,
gemstones hold sacred spiritual meaning and carry
metaphysical properties in dwarven culture.
Inscription Levels 1-3 Levels 4-7
Basic Given their deep-seated cultural position, dwarves
20+1d2x10gp 120+1d2x10gp
Inscription take great care in the shaping, cutting, polishing, and
Name Day 40+1d2x10gp 140+1d2x10gp appraising of gemstones. They classify these precious
stones by their size and condition. They also embed
Noble House 60+1d2x10gp 160+1d2x10gp their most prized stones into jewelry made of gold,
Battle or Siege 80+1d2x10gp 180+1d2x10gp silver, platinum, or mithril. Gemstones will be a rich
source of treasure for player characters.
Deity 100+1d2x10gp 200+1d2x10gp
Year 120+1d2x10gp 220+1d2x10gp Mithril
The runestones in the Random Mundane Runestone Mithril is the most famous of all the precious metals in
Tables may possess more than one of the above the Northern Reaches. The dwarves believe that mithril
inscription details. If more than one key detail is bears sacred religious significance. When a vein of
provided use the higher of the two values on the table mithril is found, the dwarves claim it is the blood of
above. Thaneduhr, Dhurindain, or Geddinthor nourishing the
earth.
For example, assuming Levels 1-3 the following
inscriptions provide the necessary detail to determine Also called Dhurinium, or Dwarrow-Silver, Mithril
their gold piece value. gleams with a radiance that outshines all other metals,
particularly by moonlight. Mithril garments and armour,
Example 1: “Thaneduhr blessed me with a full heart at especially chainmail, are as supple as linen, cold as
the Battle of Yellow Bones in the Year 231. Gaxdrag ice, and harder than steel. Mithril objects are worth ten
Warhelm etched these runes.” In this example a deity times their value in gold.
is noted but the key detail to determine its value is the
indication of the year (231). Therefore, the stone would Only the dwarves know the secrets of forging mithril
be worth 120+1d2x10gp. weapons and armour - and they are jealously guarded.
Mithril armour is exceptionally durable. It is resistant to
Example 2: “Graego carved this stone to bring glory to fire, cold, corrosion, and is non-conductive to electricity
the ancestors of House Ironforge.” Here, the indication (+5 on all item saving throws). In addition, mithril
of “House Ironforge” is the key detail establishing its armour is half the thickness and half the weight of its
value as 60+1d2x10gp. steel counterparts.

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this runestone honours my ancestor dworgrim in in the year 619 long

Orc Goblin Duergar Black Orc Kalas-Toa Derro Troll

Orc - N A F H F N
Goblin N - A N H N N
Duergar A A - F F F H
Black Orc F N F - H N N
Kalas-Toa H H F H - N N
Derro F N F N N - H
Troll N N H N N H -
The Gundgathol dwarves view mithril as a sacred. The Dwarrowdeep Factions
finding, harvesting, purifying, and forging of mithril
are also considered sacred and undertaken with great Warbands and Faction Relations
care and reverence. The dwarves believe Dhurindain
weaved mithril into their earth for them to shape There are two factions, very broadly defined, in
into wondrous artifacts. Some dwarves may harbour Dwarrowdeep.
resentment, or outright hostility, if they see non-dwarves
wearing armour or carrying weapons made of their The duergar, with their seething and eternal hatred for
sacred metal. the mountain dwarves, led the army that reclaimed
Gundgathol. The kalas-toa joined their assault in return
Ingots for new spawning grounds along with gold and slaves
to sacrifice to their evil mother god. The duergar also
The dwarves of Gundgathol laid their ancestors to bought the involvement of the derro in return for a
rest with grave goods to send them into the afterlife horde of gemstones.
with sufficient offerings of wealth to the gods. These
include the items they held precious in life, in addition In return for their allegiance, the gray dwarves gave
to offerings left by their immediate family. the goblinoid tribes (orcs and black orcs) the eastern
halls to claim as their own. To the duergar, this offered
Some dwarves, like the lords of noble houses or clergy, a buffer against any future incursion by the Stoneborn
receive status burials. A status burial might include dwarves. The trolls only joined the duergar under pain
additional offerings of reverence and respect such as of death by fireball by the derro savants.
coin, ceremonial weapons and armour, gemstones,
jewelry, magic items, or ingots. The second group wandered into Dwarrowdeep
decades after its successful siege and occupation by the
Ingots are rough-hewn bars of metal. Ingots were made duergar. This group consists of monstrous humanoids
of precious metal like copper, electrum, silver, gold, who have taken residence, in a series of small tribes,
or platinum, but were also made of steel. The most in the various dark corners the massive underground
precious ingots were made of mithril and are always complex. They include bullywugs, troglodytes,
reflective of a status burial in the culture of the dwarves. myconids, vegepygmies, and morlocks. The Referee
These ingots serve as offerings but also to allow the should use these monsters to populate the secondary
deceased to forge necessary items to serve Thaneduhr, encounter areas.
Dhurindain, or Geddinthor in the afterlife.
These undesirables (as far as the duergar are
concerned) eek out their existence in symbiosis with
the subterranean ecosystem. In the years since their
arrival, their presence has stimulated the natural
process of ecological reclamation of the dwarven halls
into the underdark. Most of these groups have, at best,
neutral relationships to each other. These serve as key
monstrous humanoids for secondary encounter areas.
The relationships of the humanoid groups to each other
are summarized in the chart above: Ally (A), Friendly
(F), Neutral (N), Hostile (H), or Enemy (E).

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live gary gygax the high priest of advanced dungeons and dragons
Endgame:
The Long Dark of Dwarrowdeep
Dwarrowdeep is designed to be an epic open-ended
sandbox adventure and provides room for multiple
endgame scenarios.

The player characters may, over time, ascertain that

the duergar’s primary purpose was not the occupation
and reclaiming of Dwarrowdeep persay, but rather the
desecration of the Forge of Creation and finding the
Hammer of Dwarvish Lords. Whether the PCs manage
to find and stop the desecration will be the result of
decisions made during play.

When the player characters begin play, they will hear

the dwarves tell their stories of defeat, loss, and exile
from Gundgathol. They will learn that the Stoneborn
dwarves were surprised and overwhelmed by the hated
gray dwarves (the Stoneborn will not reveal the shame
that the duergar are their kin) and their orc allies. The
latter group should provide the first humanoid threat,
with the gray dwarves remaining in relative obscurity.
As they proceed into Dwarrowdeep, and advance in
level, they will discover the duergar, and other powerful
groups, along the way. This approach will give the
campaign an evolving character over time.

The first tangible threat is, without question, the

subterranean environment of Dwarrowdeep itself.
Allow the halls, deeps, passageways, and hazards of
Gundgathol to come alive and challenge the player
characters.

Unlike HighFell or The Forbidden Caverns of Archaia,

this megadungeon puts purposeful emphasis on the
Long Dark of Dwarrowdeep. By the Long Dark, I refer
to prolonged and sustained subterranean exploration
in the largest dwarven-themed sandbox megadungeon
ever created and set within the classic tradition of early
fantasy role-playing games.

Even if players know the route - and travelled 12 hexes

a day (or maximum speed) - it would take not less than
four days travelling along the primary passageways, to
pass from the Doors of Dalgeddin in the south to the
Frost Gate in the north, or from the doors of Kaer-
Khelek in the east to the Forgotten Stairs of Kalbandur
in the west.

Much can happen in four days removed from the safety

of town and the light of the sun.

The Long Dark of Dwarrowdeep awaits...

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Dwarrowdeep Entrances (A-F)
Entrance A: Doors of Dalgeddin
Referee’s Notes: The Doors of Dalgeddin are
approximately a half-day’s march from the town of
Hamelet/Durnagald. The complex is designed for
character levels 1-3.
Doors of Dalgeddin: Random Monsters
1 Orc Warband
2 Goblin Warband
3 Carnivorous Fly (1d6)
4 Skeletons (2d4)
5 Giant Rat (3d6)
6 Zombie (1d4)
1. The Doors of Dalgeddin are the primary entrance
into Gundgathol. The dwarves constructed the entrance
in honour of Dalgeddin, one of their Stoneborn hero-
kings of old. Above the massive double doors stands a
three-hundred-foot-tall statue of mighty king. The great
statue is in disrepair and the massive doors are open.
Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #3.
During the Golden Age of Gundgathol there was
a constant stream of iron goods and caravans that
exited the doors to trade with the human settlement of
Hamelet.
Now, the doors are cracked open and hang inward.
The pathway to the great entrance is littered with bones
and rusty shields. A feeling of loss and melancholy
hangs in the air near the entrance.
The dwarves used many names for their entrances
and halls. The Doors of Dalgeddin are also called
the “King’s Gate” named after their hero-king but
also “South Gate” as it represents the southernmost
entrance and exit from Gundgathol.
In addition, the dwarves use the term “Upper Halls”
generically to communicate any entrance/exit location
(like Entrance A or Entrance B, and so on).
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2. This room is partially lit by sunlight from the main
doors. The room is in disarray. There are three piles of
rubble intermixed with bones, rusty shields, and broken
weapons. If players wish to search the rubble, use
the mechanic described in the Dungeon Exploration
Section. Two medium piles will take 12 turns and the
large one will take 18 turns. Those times will be halved
for every additional PC searching. The following can
be found: Electrum Belt Buckle (20gp) and a pouch
with 34sp. In the larger pile: a Seax Knife +1 and a
Mundane Runestone that reads “This stone eternalizes
the courage of my friend Klarbuin Cobblestone, Blood
of Klarri, who wadded into the goblin spears and was
slain at the Battle of Maiden’s Stone.”
This entrance chamber is what remains of the dwarven
defensive structures. The dwarves designed their
fortifications assuming attack from the surface. This
structure creates over-lapping fields of fire for crossbows
at ground level. There are also three terraces 20-feet
off the ground which provided defenders with superior
cover while controlling the high ground.
A (East): The three chambers labeled A stand 20-feet
above ground level. These terraces are constructed
with battlements to protect defenders. Two ground-
level tunnels run underneath the terraces and connect
the B chambers with the C chambers (dashed lines). A
(South): A colony of Yellow Mold AL: N, AC: Always
hit, HD: 2, HP: 6, #AT: Spores, DMG: 1d6*, grows in
the back of the side room. Anyone poking their head
through the archway, or entering the room will cause
the spores to eject.
B (East): These guardroom sections contain four arrow-
slits at dwarf-level. A wooden frame stands above each
firing position with additional arrow-slits. The stand is
partially destroyed by fire. The two small equipment
chambers contain broken crossbows, spears, and 1d3
rusty shortswords and 2d6 crossbow bolts are littered
across the floor. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance of finding
a pouch with: 2d6sp, 2d4gp, and 1d4pp in one of the
equipment chambers.
C (East): This guardroom contains arrow-slits, tiered like
B. The wooden framework has been partially destroyed.
The equipment room contains weapon racks. All that
remains are a spear and a rusty seax knife.
A (West): The three chambers labeled A stand 20-feet
above floor level. These terraces are constructed with
battlements to protect defenders. Two ground-level
tunnels run underneath the terraces and connect the B
chambers with the C chambers (dashed lines).
B (West): The two guardrooms contain four arrow-slits
at dwarf-level. A wooden frame stands above each
firing position with an additional four arrow-slits. The
stand is partially destroyed by axe and sword chops.
The two small equipment chambers contain broken
crossbows, spears, and 1d3 rusty warhammers. 1d6
crossbow bolts are littered across the floor. There is a
1-2 on d6 chance of finding a pouch with: Small Finely
Cut Blue and Brown Disthene (40gp), Huge Average
Tiger Eye Agate (36gp), and Very Large Broken Dark
Black Agni Mani (24gp).
C (West): This guardroom contains arrow-slits, tiered
like B. Although the wooden framework is intact. The
equipment room contains weapon racks and some
dented dwarven helmets. All that remains is a broken
heavy crossbow.
3. The Great Hall of the Heavens: The dwarves
constructed this massive pillared-hall to impress visitors
and dignitaries. The chamber is intended to invoke the
Great Hall of Stone located in Gund-Felek (p.190,
Room 44). This is but a small glimpse of the majesty of
dwarven architecture that awaits.
The ceiling is 70-feet high. The room once had 20
magnificent pillars shaped in a dwarven geometric
style. Now, all are in ruin and only seven support the
ceiling. Four large statues of Thaneduhr, Dhurindain,
Geddinthor, and Dalgeddin stand in the corners of this
room. They have been vandalized by orcs and goblins.
The orcs chipped away stone, smeared feces on the
statues and defaced their sacred runes long ago.
There are three large rubble piles (18 turns) dispersed
throughout the room along with the bones of orcs and
dwarves. The third pile contains a Spellstone (1 First
Level Cleric Spell) and the fourth contains a key (to
open the secret door in Room 6).
Set into the center of the ceiling is a lightbox. A lightbox
is a square hole that allows sunlight (or moonlight) to
stream into the chamber. As the sun rises in the east
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the beam appears near the western door and moves
horizontally across the floor to its center at noon. The
beam then continues to the eastern door as the sun
sets in the west. The sunlight presents a magnificent
spectacle among the tall dwarven geometric pillars,
despite their ruined state. Water slowly drips from the
lightbox and echoes throughout the massive hall.
Beholding this chamber during the Golden Age
of Gundgathol would have been a majestic sight:
dwarven guards at their posts, the hustle and bustle
of mountainfolk going about their daily routine, and
caravans slowly making their way to trade with Hamelet.
4. This chamber is unremarkable other than a small,
vandalized statue of Dalgeddin in the northeastern
corner. Underneath a rubble pile are two Crossbow
Bolts +1.
5. The stone arch of this door depicts dwarves in battle.
Atop the ledge, behind the decoration, is a Green
Slime AL: N, AC: N/A, HD: 2, HP: 5, #AT: 1, DMG:
Special. The room is empty except for a Mundane
Runestone laying on the ground in the southwestern
corner. It reads, “I, Gergrim Longhelm, etched these
runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my
friend Thontek.”
6. Officer’s Quarters: The door to this room was
broken down long ago. Normal mold covers the broken
remains of wooden furniture. The area of the secret
door is completely covered in green mold. The secret
door possesses a hidden keyhole (the key is located in
Room 3) and is trapped with a pendulum hammer (1d6
points of damage, Dexterity Check to half the damage).
At the back of the eastern wall there is a Steel Coffer
(Locked and Trapped with a Poison Needle, Save or
Die). The secret door key will not open the coffer.
The coffer contains: Huge Exquisite Green and Blue
Chrysocolla (68gp), Small Exquisite Pale Blue Frost
Agate (60gp), Medium Broken Light Pink Rhodochrosite
(14gp), Very Large Flawed Gray-Black Hematite (24gp),
Huge Average Pale Blue Quartz (28gp), Medium
Average Orange Sunstone (22gp), and a Huge Average
Deep Blue Azurite (28gp).
7. This room was used for storage to support the
garrison of soldiers that manned the defenses nearby.
All that remains are rotting wooden crates.
A. This chamber was looted long ago. Only scraps
of wood and broken barrels remain. Hidden under a
stone is a small bag with the following gemstones: Gem
Small Average Blue Quartz (16gp), Medium Exquisite
Light Blue Lapis Lazuli (48gp), and a Large Exquisite
Blue Quartz (52gp).
8. This room is empty.
9. This chamber was once a training room and
common area for the dwarven garrison. The symbol
of House Hammerhand is set in tile on the floor. It
has been broken and disturbed with pickaxes and
sledgehammers.
The double doors to this room are ajar. Hanging above
the doorway (on the 30-foot ceiling) are Stirges (7) AL:
N, AC: 7, HD: 1, HP: 7, 5, 3x4, 3, 2, #AT: 1, DMG:
1d3. Ten feet inside the door are the corpses of three
decaying dwarves. Only close examination will reveal
they were sucked dry by the stirges. They were part of
a band of dwarven mercenaries and possess scalemail
armour, two warhammers, a battle axe, 2d6gp each,
and three seax knives.
10. The door to this chamber has been destroyed with
axe blows. The remains of dwarven armour and broken
weapons are strewn along the floor. There is nothing
of value.
11. A small forge is tucked into the corner of the room.
A collapse has partially covered the forge. The dwarves
used the forge to maintain their weapons and armour.
Hidden on a shelf above the archway in the side
chamber is a Runestone of Healing.
12. Once a barracks, this chamber is empty.
13. A partial collapse along the western wall has left
this room unstable. For each turn spent in this chamber
roll 1d6. A 1 indicates another collapse causing 2d6
points of damage (Save versus Death for half). The
remains of rotting tapestries lay on the floor.
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Inside the secret door, is a weapon rack with two
normal hand axes, a great axe, and a shield. Hidden
in a secret wallstone, behind the rack, and carefully
wrapped in silk and set in a rusty metal box, is the
Cobblestone Tapestry. The dwarven geometric tapestry
is finely woven and depicts mighty Dhurindain above a
mine with the sigil of House Cobblestone. Cobblestone
dwarves in Hamelet would pay 175gp for its safe return.
14. Long ago the orcs set a crossbow tripwire trap
opposite the door of this chamber. Opening the door
snaps the tripwire and activates the rusty light crossbow
mounted on the north wall (damage 1d6). The crossbow
has a 1-2 in d6 chance to misfire. The crossbow attacks
as a fighter as the same level as the PC who opens the
door.
15. This room is empty.
16. The dwarven warriors posted here used this room
as an armoury. Weapon racks and armour stands
line the walls. Now, all is in disarray. All that remains
are rotting pieces of wood and a few rings of armour
scattered on the floor. A partially destroyed polearm
weapon rack stands infront of the secret door.
17. The dwarves used this secret chamber to store
a reserve of crossbows and crossbow bolts. Most
have rotted away. However, one heavy and one light
crossbow can be salvaged along with 2d20 bolts. In
addition, there is a Small, Locked Metal Box, lined with
velvet, with three unique bolt heads. The first is +1,
the second is +2 versus orcs (glows blue when orcs
are within 50 feet, and the third explodes into Burning
Hands three feet infront of its target. The area of effect
is the same as the spell and is cast at third level of
magic use.
18. Hall of Pillar-Statues: The large pillars in this room
are shaped as dwarven warriors. All have been defaced
except for one that strangely remains intact. The
untouched statue of Thaneduhr is inset with Ruby Eyes
(100gp each). Close examination will reveal cut marks
on the statue. The statue is a Sentinel of the Ancestors
AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 2+2, HP: 12, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6,
and will attack if anyone attempts to remove the gems
from its eyes.
19. This chamber is empty. It was once used as a latrine
and the smell lingers.
20. Once an officer’s quarters, the room contains the
remains of wooden furniture long since rotted. Hidden
among the debris is a Mundane Runestone that reads,
“Seek the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords.”
20A. At some point in the past, someone drew a rough
map in chalk on the floor of this room. The map reveals
Rooms 75-78. The word “Beware“ is written near the
map in dwarven.
21. This room has partially collapsed and water trickles
down the western wall onto the floor. The smell of mold
is pungent. A small pristine-looking wooden chest
stands along the northern wall.
The chest is a Young Mimic AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 1, HP:
5, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d4, that has yet to understand the
importance of camouflage and environmental context.
22. This room is covered in a thick layer of dust. On a
low bench at the back of this room is a table and chair.
On the table is a Runestone of Sharpening (Whetstone)
and a normal hand axe.
23. Four Dwarven Skeletal Guards AL: CE, AC: 4, HD:
1, HP: 8, 7, 5, 4, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6, lay on the floor
here. They burn with malice for the living. One has a
pouch with 3d6gp and another has a Seax Knife +1.
24. This room is empty.
25. Water streams down the northwestern wall of this
room. It is on the verge of collapse. For every two
turns in this room roll 1d6. A result of 1-2 indicates a
collapse and 2d6 points of damage (Save versus Death
for half). If a collapse does occur, the wall separating
Room 25 with the chamber to the northwest will fall.
Roll for random monsters.
26. The stone door to this chamber is locked. The door
has a small triangular depression at its center (for the
triangular runestone located in 64A). The door cannot
be opened by other means. The stone is simply too
strong to be opened with spikes and sledges.
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This is a burial chamber of Galgeddin, Blood of
Dalgeddin Stoneborn. Upon his death he requested he
be laid to rest in the hall named after his great ancestor.
The two statues represent the two dwarves.
A sarcophagus stands infront of the two statues. On top
of the lid Galgeddin’s kin left three runestones to mark
his burial. Two are mundane and one is magical. The
first two read, “Mighty Galgeddin, Blood of Dalgeddin,
slew the mighty ogre Bartog at the Battle of Bayden
Hill in the Year 21” and “Mighty Thaneduhr, please
accept your warrior Galgeddin and return him to the
stone.” The third is a Runestone of Feather Fall. Inside
are the remains of Galgeddin in his ringmail and shield
along with the following gemstones: Very Large Finely
Cut Striated Green Malachite (52gp), Large Finely Cut
Blue Quartz (48gp), Huge Finely Cut Green and Blue
Chrysocolla (56gp), Very Large Finely Cut Lynx Eye
(52gp), Huge Broken Striated Green Malachite (28gp),
Large Flawed Blue and Brown Disthene (26gp), Small
Exquisite Pale Blue Quartz (60gp), Small Exquisite
Silkstone (60gp), Small Flawed Transparent Green
Augelite (18gp), and a Medium Broken Light Pink
Rhodochrosite (16gp).
If his sarcophagus is disturbed, Galgeddin will rise as
a Crypt Shade AL: C, AC: 9, HD: 2, HP: 9, #AT: 1
(whirling debris), DMG: 1d8, and defend his remains.
This might be traumatizing for dwarves who are raised
to show the utmost respect for their ancestors. The small
arched room contains broken pottery and an offering
long spoiled. Behind the secret door is an armour stand
with Ringmail +1 and a Shield +1 of dwarvish style and
manufacture.
27. The archway of this room is covered in Black
Witches’ Butter AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 1, HP: 5, #AT: 1,
DMG: See entry. Other than some bones and pieces
rusty metal armour, there is nothing of value.
28. This chamber is empty. If Room 25 collapses, the
western wall of Room 28 will also collapse.
29. This room is empty.
30. A colony of Yellow Mold AL: N, AC: Always hit,
HD: 2, HP: 6, #AT: Spores, DMG: 1d6* has grown
in a 20x20 patch just inside the southern door of this
room. If PCs take their time and check under the door,
they will see a hint of yellow. Otherwise, the spores will
eject when the door is open over the first two party
members.
31. The east wall of this room has a small 1x1 foot hole
due to a partial collapse. A Gray Ooze AL: N, AC: 8,
HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d8, uses this chamber
as its refuge. It will use its camouflage to hide along the
eastern wall near the hole, so it can flee if necessary.
Scattered on the floor are a bunch of bones and rubble,
as well as 25gp and a Silver Belt Buckle worth 113gp.
32. Broken barrels litter the floor of this room.
The southern portion of this chamber is covered in
Cinnamon Mold AL: N, AC: Always hit, HD: 2, HP: 14,
#AT: 1 (Spores), DMG: 2d6+1d6.
33. A pile of dwarf and orc bones can be found in
this room. If the chamber is searched (2 turns) two
Runestones of Impact +1 will be found in a small rusty
box.
34. A counter-weight elevator formerly stood in the
center of this room. Now, only a dark 10x10 foot shaft
remains. The skeletal remains of four orcs are spread
around the floor. The elevator is guarded by four Lesser
Crystal Statues (4) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 1, HP: 6 each,
#AT: 1, DMG: 1d3, shaped to resemble the dwarven
royal guard. They will attack anyone who fails to say
the password “Stoneborn Forever” (see Coat of Arms).
35. This room is empty
36. The door to this chamber is trapped. When the
door is opened it will break a tripwire to a mounted
crossbow above the door to Room 37. The trap attacks
as a 2 HD monster and does 1d8 points of damage.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance the trap fails. The room is
otherwise empty.
37. This chamber appears untouched and empty.
There are two small closets in the room (North and
South). Each closet has a stonemouth carved into the
arch above. It. The northern mouth will spew acid
(once only) on the first PC to pass into the closet. The
acid causes 1d6 points of damage and all items on
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the character must Save versus Death (using the PCs
unmodified save) or be corroded beyond use. Magical
bonuses apply. Inside the closet is a box containing
three Jeweled Combs and four Silver Beard Beads. The
combs are worth 100gp and the beads 30gp each.
The stonemouth on the southern arch will breathe
flame on the first PC to pass into the closet. The fire
causes 1d6 points of damage and all items on the PC
must Save versus Death (using the PCs unmodified
save) or be damaged beyond use. Magical bonuses
apply. Inside a metal box are the following gemstones:
Huge Finely Cut Blue Quartz (50gp), Huge Average
Obsidian (30gp), Very Large Broken Deep Blue Azurite
(16gp), and Large Exquisite Green Malachite (68gp).
38. The door to this chamber was broken down long
ago. Inside are Giant Carnivorous Flies (4) AL: N, AC:
6, HD: 2, HP: 15, 3x7, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
39. From time-to-time orc patrols use these cells for
prisoners. Escaped slaves, capturers adventurers,
dwarven patrols, and the like. Of the four cells, two are
empty, one contains the decaying corpse of a dwarf,
and the final cell contains Taleel, an elf merchant. He
was captured on a caravan raid and forced to work
in the coal mines deep in Gundgathol, far from the
surface. He has 1hp. Martok Longbeard in Hamelet
knows him personally (from their many trade dealings)
and will offer the sum of 200gp for his safe return.
40. This chamber appears empty. Despite the centuries
and the cobwebs one can see magnificent dwarven
geometric patterns along the inner walls of this room.
The patterns make the secret door harder to detect (no
passive detection). Inside, against the back wall, is a
Great Hammer +1, a Runestone of Climbing, and a
Runestone of Healing.
41. Over time, this room was used as a latrine by
orcs. The smell is overwhelming and causes all those
who enter to make a Constitution check or vomit for
1d4 rounds uncontrollably. Be sure to roll for random
monsters. Rot Grubs (5) AL: N, AC: 9, HD: 1hp, HP:
1hp each, #AT: N/A, DMG: N/A, are inflecting a dead
orc, partially buried by offal. The noise of vomiting
will prompt them to emerge. Before he died the orc
swallowed a Large Transparent Green Augelite (28gp).
42. Several rubble piles (bones, broken weapons,
rusted metal bits) dot in this long chamber. The reason
is that a Gelatinous Cube (1) AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 4, HP:
18, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4* is slowly moving down the hall
infront of the double doors to Room 43. Inside the cube
are a Shortsword +1 and a Runestone of Protection +1.
These items will appear floating in the air unless the
translucent cube is spotted.
43. Temple of Thaneduhr: This is a small temple of
Thaneduhr used by dwarven soldiers, traders, and
civilians who travelled along the primary passage into,
or out of, the Doors of Dalgeddin. One side of the
double-doors has been partially destroyed and hangs
off the hinges. A defaced statue of Thaneduhr stands
on a broad dais. Infront of the statue is a broken stone
altar. A statue of Dhurindain (southwest) has been
demolished and a statue of Geddinthor (southeast)
has been vandalized. The first PC to say a prayer to
Thaneduhr will receive a Bless for the next six hours.
44. The door to this chamber has been burned out.
There is nothing of value.
45. Small Library: The two small 10x10 foot chambers
once held books, scrolls, and runestones. The orcs
destroyed the books and scrolls and smashed the
runestones. However, for every turn searching player
characters can find the following in the northern
chamber: a Spellstone (1d2, Level 1 Cleric Spells)
and a map of 3-5 rooms on this level. In the southern
chamber: a mundane runestone and a book called The
History of House Tunneltrue worth (135gp) to the right
dwarf in Hamelet.
46. Three orcs have risen as Zombies AL: CE, AC: 3
(Rusty Plate), HD: 2, HP: 9 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8, in
this room. Their armour is so rusty and fragile that on
each successful hit (cumulatively) a piece or armour will
fall off and their AC will deteriorate by one.
A. This small chamber contains several dead orcs. The
smell is so disgusting that all PCs who fail a Constitution
Check will vomit for 1d4 rounds (roll for random
monsters). The secret room contains a low table with
two runestones. They include a Mundane Runestone
that reads “This stone celebrates the courage of my
ancestor Borukk Cobblestone, Son of Bordan, who
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held the shieldwall against the Orcs of the Black Spear
at the Battle of the Old Dwarf Bridge.” The second is
a Spellstone: 1d2+1 Level 1 Cleric Spells.
47. This is a side chamber to the temple. The room
was plundered long ago and all the books, scrolls,
and runestones were destroyed. Every three turns of
searching will reveal the following (roll for random
monsters): Cleric Scroll with one First Level Spell, a
Runestone of Light, and three Sling Stones +1.
A. The bottom of this door was chewed away. The
room contains an old rat nest. Amongst the refuse is a
Silver Beard Bead worth 25gp.
B. The door to this small chamber was bashed in long
ago. There is nothing of value.
48. This long chamber was once lined with beautiful
dwarven geometric tapestries. Only moldy bits remain
but there is enough to recognize that they each
represented the seven dwarven noble houses.
A. An archway above the door depicts two stoic
dwarven faces. The shrivelled husk of an orc lies near
the door.
The stone door is locked and trapped. It contains a
depression for a runestone. If the door is touched the
two faces animate. The dwarf on the left will spray a
gout of oil on anyone within 10-feet of the door and the
other face will Produce Flame in an outward stream and
light the oil on fire causing 3d6 points of damage (Save
versus Breath for half). The trap can be disarmed, and
the door can be opened, by inserting the Runestone
Key located in Room 84A.
Inside the room is a desk, with small chisels and tools
for engraving beard beads. The 7 beads include three
electrum (30gp), one silver (40gp), and three mithril
100gp) each. The latter three have magical qualities.
They include Bead of Protection +1, Bead of Healing
(as per Cure Light Wounds, 2 uses), and a Bead of
Protection from Evil (as per spell, 2 uses). Note that
beads need to be worn in the hair/beard to function.
B. The door to this room has been destroyed. The room
was looted long ago.
49. This room is sacred. It is one of the many Halls
of Record where dwarven clerics archived their vast
knowledge for the benefit of their people. There are
four pillar-statues in this room, they all represent clerics
of Thaneduhr. The Hall of Records is in disarray:
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 220
Items of Value: A Quiver of 20 Crossbow Bolts +1
and a Small Exquisite White Chalcedony (120gp)
in a velvet bag. There are also three Mundane
Runestones. The inscriptions read: 1) “Idri carved
this runestone to honour the ancestors of House
Thunderheart,” 2) “This stone marks the birth of
my son Brodal of House Stoneborn in the Year
963,” 3) “Huldock, etched this stone in honour of
my ancestor Braedock in the Year 944.”
There are a total of 31 Scrolls, 74 Books, and 115
Runestones (or a total of 220 pieces of archival material
(see the section entitled Dungeon Exploration) strewn
across the floor. In addition, there is rubble and the
cobwebbed remains of dwarves and orcs. A great battle
took place here prior to the exodus from Gundgathol.
50. King’s Lesser Audience Chamber: This large room
served as the king’s audience chamber while in South
Gate. The dwarves forbid surface dwellers in their
deepest halls, so this audience chamber allowed the
king to meet dignitaries, forge trade agreements,
and hold war counsels close to the southern exit of
Gundgathol.
The statues in the room depict six Stoneborn kings
(Thorgallin, Dalgeddin, Throrrim, Grimthor, Dalthorin,
and Dalgrim). All have been vandalized. The skeletons
of numerous orcs lay on the floor. Four of the six statues
are Sentinels of the Ancestors AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 2+2,
HP: 5 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6, but they have been
damaged and have low hit points.
The centerpiece of the chamber is the throne of the
king. The throne stands atop a large rectangular dais.
The throne is made of stone, and despite its vandalized
condition, still shows expert craftsmanship and masonry.
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If a dwarf sits on the throne, he or she will receive a
vision, lasting but a moment, from the High Old One
(see Primary Encounter Area 5). The High Old One
will stare at the PC and whisper, “At the center of the
Sacred Forge, seek the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords.”
The PC who receives the vision will be blessed akin to a
Potion of Heroism (6 turns).
51. Guardroom: The cobwebbed skeletons of three
dwarves lay on the floor of this room where they fell
centuries before. There is nothing of value.
52. Guardroom: This guardroom contains a broken
weapon rack. A well extends down 40-feet. Water can
be drawn with a rusty bucket on a chain.
53. This room is empty.
54. The door to this chamber is trapped. After the rusty
steel door opens, it will snap shut 15 seconds later and
lock. The north door is also locked. Once the main
door swings shut, the two side chamber doors (south
and west) will swing open and release two Runestone
Skeletons AL: N, AC: 4 or 6, HD: 2, HP: 12, #AT: 1,
DMG: Warhammer (1d6), who will attack the intruders
until they are destroyed.
55-57. These three rooms served as officer quarters
for the king’s royal guard. All three have been looted
and are in disarray but the following random items may
be found for every two turns spent searching: Electrum
Disc Broach 35gp, Very Large Average Blue Quartz
(26gp), Small Broken Pink Rosaline (12gp), Silvered
Dagger and Scabbard, and Medium Exquisite Tiger Eye
Agate (62gp).
58. These rooms served as small barracks for the king’s
royal guard. They were looted by orcs long ago.
A. This chamber is empty.
B. Giant Centipedes (6) AL: N, AC: 9, HD: 1d4hp, HP:
2x4, 4x3, #AT: 1 (Bite), DMG: Poison, have made a
nest here from a hole in the wall. The following can be
found in the nest: Large Finely Cut Deep Blue Azurite
(44gp), Medium Flawed Light Pink Rhodochrosite
(20gp), and two small iron ingots worth 30gp each.
C. A hidden pouch under a floorstone holds gemstones:
Medium Average Orange Sunstone (22gp), Large
Broken Pink Rosaline (16gp), Small Exquisite Green and
Blue Chrysocolla (60gp), Small Average Moss Agate
(20gp), and Medium Exquisite Lynx Eye (62gp).
D. Two dwarven skeletons lie here. They were part of a
patrol from Hamelet that was hunted and destroyed by
the orcs months ago. The bodies have been looted and
have nothing of value.
E. Two dwarves emerged as Shadows (2) AL: C, AC: 7,
HD: 2+2, HP: 12, 10, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d4 plus special,
and linger near their skeletal remains.
59. Armoury of the Royal Guard: Once used as a
training room and armoury, this chamber has been
looted and vandalized. Sacred runes along the walls
were chipped away long ago and covered in feces. The
only salvageable items are a spear and a seax knife.
60. A large open hole, formerly a counter-weight
elevator, dominates the center of this chamber. The
elevator was intended for the king’s personal use in
times of emergency. The elevator functioned by means
of a lever in the center of a wooden platform that
connected to a counterweight to allow the platform
to rise or fall. Now, all that remains is an open shaft
extending down into the darkness. Two deeps exist
below this level but have been lost. The chamber is
defended by a Flagstone Golem AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 2,
HP: 16, #AT: 2, DMG: 1d6/1d6. All those who pass
through this chamber must bear the symbol of House
Stoneborn or the golem will attack.
61. There are two runestones laying on the floor. A hole
in the flagstone holds an Insect Swarm (Beetles) AL:
N, AC: 7, HD: 2, HP: 7, #AT: 1, DMG: 2hp, that will
stream out of its nest and toward the door. The stones
include a Mundane Runestone that reads, “I, Drulin,
Grandson of Durli Hammerhand, carved this stone in
prayer to Dhurindain for the fertility of my children” and
a Runestone of Weight.
62. A ruined column depicting Dhurindain stands in
the center of this room. The statue-column is a shrine
of sorts. Long ago dwarves left runestones against its
base as an offering. There is a collection of 40 stones:
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Searching will take two dwarf-literate characters 1
turn each. The following Mundane Runestones can be
found. The inscriptions read, “Dwalund cut these runes
in memory of Grundin Hardcrown who was slain at the
Battle of the Dead Fields,” “Barunn Grimhelm etched
these runes in remembrance of life and bravery of my
nephew Norunn,” “This stone was carved to mark
the name day of Thanrag Battlefist in the Year 721,”
and “Balar had these runes cut in memory of Storog
Hillbottom who died at the Siege of Thistle’s End.”
There is also Runestone of Petrification and a Runestone
of Healing.
63. This chamber once served as an officer’s barrack.
The room has been looted. A pile of broken pottery in
the southwest corner hides a pouch with 15gp.
64. The stone door to this chamber was breached
long ago. In the center of the room is a prayer dais
to Geddinthor. The dais was painted with feces long
ago. Several iron spikes were driven into the stone by
sledgehammers and then abandoned. The first person
(or first dwarf) to stand on the dais, kneel, and pray, will
receive +1 Constitution for one day.
A. The floor of this chamber is covered with rock and
debris that has fallen from the ceiling. One of the rocks
is the Triangular Runestone Key to Room 26.
B. There are four Rust Bats AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 1, HP:
3 each, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry, feeding on an old
shield in the southern corner of the room. They appear
like rust marks on the shield (1 in d6 chance to spot).
65. The descending ramp, or slope, at this location is
the beginning of a Primary Passage that leads north
to S1 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. The dwarves
constructed the passage to accommodate trade
and the transport of their people and armies across
Gundgathol. The floor is covered in rubble and several
statues of Dalgeddin and his ancestors, that line the
passage, have been partially destroyed.
Giant Flagstone Spiders (5) AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 1,
HP: 8, 7, 2x5, 3, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d2 + Poison, have
positioned themselves in the area immediately infront
of the slope to ambush wandering creatures. Their nest
contains the following treasures: Gold Torc (80gp), Bag
with 53sp, Gold Ring (75gp), and three Silver Beard
Beads (25gp each), and six Sling Stones +1.
66. Once a guardroom, this chamber is empty.
67. The room contains a collapsed stairwell. A group of
Giant Rats (12) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 1d4hp, HP: 3x4, 4x3,
3x2, 2x1, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3, recently made a nest in
the small 10x10 foot room along the western wall. Their
nest contains 34sp, 14gp, 10pp, and the following
gems: Large Average Pale Blue Frost Agate (28gp),
Small Broken Obsidian (12gp), Medium Average Pink
Rosaline (24gp).
Behind the secret door stand two Runestone Skeletons
AL: N, AC: 4 or 6, HD: 2, HP: 8, #AT: 1, DMG: By
weapon, who will attack trespassers.
68. The flagstone immediately on the other side of this
door is trapped. The floorstone will tilt on central axis
right or left revealing a shallow depression with spikes
for 1d6 damage.
69. This room is empty.
A. This secret chamber was used recently by an
adventuring party to stow extra gear. There are four
backpacks. Each represents a typical backpack by
class: fighter, cleric, magic-user, and thief. In addition,
the cleric sack has two Potions of Healing.
70. A few stones litter the floor here. One is a Mundane
Runestone with the inscription, “Rothrum etched this
stone in memory of Dalrum Cobblestone, my son.”
71. This chamber has partially collapsed along the
northwestern wall. Movement in this chamber beyond
one turn may (1d2 on d6) cause an entire collapse of
the west wall into the corridor beyond it. This will cause
1d4 points of damage to anyone within 10-feet and
require a random monster roll.
72. The arch around this door is engraved with a
menacing dwarven face. The door is made of stone,
has a keyhole (Room 89D), and is engraved with
the symbol of House Tunneltrue. Two runestones lay
against the door. One reads, “Tunneltrue: In honour of
my kin and in remembrance of my ancestors” and the
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other reads “Grandfather, please bless my marriage to
Hadar with many children.”
The door is trapped, not through the face, but through
a spell called Hammer Ward (see New Spells). If anyone
attempts to open the door without the key a shimmering
magical hammer will appear and strike for 2d6 points
of damage. The walls of this chamber are covered in
burial alcoves.
Burial Alcoves: (49) Semicircle with Bones/ Urns.
Contents: Treasure within the alcoves includes
. Treasure Type: I-VI, XI, two random Mundane
Runestones, and two random pieces of jewelry.
Behind the secret door stand two dwarven Wood
Golems (2) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 2+2, HP: 15, 10, #AT:
1, DMG: 1d8. Behind the golems is a small stone table
with a Stalagmite Runestone. They will attack intruders.
73. This side chamber is empty.
74. This chamber is a small shrine to Geddinthor. There
are two heavily dented ornamental shields on the floor.
They possess no martial value. However, if the shields
are bashed together, they will produce a single (three
use only) random magical effect (lasting 1 day).
Random Magical Effect
1-2 +1 to hit/damage versus orcs
3 Protection from Evil
4 +1 Strength
75. A fire burns from a large stone bowl on a pedestal-
stand in the center of this chamber. The fire emanates
from two Fire Bats (2) AL: NE, AC: 7, HD: 1, HP: 6
each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3 + Flame. If disturbed, they
will attack.
76. This chamber is empty.
77. The southeastern wall of this room is on the verge of
collapse. The floor is covered in rubble. Activity beyond
1 turn will collapse the wall and cause 1d4 points of
damage to anyone within 10 feet. This will also require
a random monster roll.
78. The door to this room is open. Water spills into the
hallway. This room contains a small fountain. Although
broken and cracked, water still trickles onto the floor.
The floor is covered in moss and is considered slippery
terrain (half movement, attack at -2).
Side chambers A and C are empty. B contains Stirges
(4) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 1, HP: 5 each, #AT: 1, DMG:
1d3.
79. Smell of Decay emanates from this room. There
are 1d4 dead dwarf slaves (2d10 days) piled along the
back wall. Three Grub Globules (3) AL: N, AC: 10, HD:
1hp/cyst, HP: 1hp, #AT: See entry, DMG: See entry,
have grown out of the corpses and above the doorway
entrance. PCs that enter will cause the cysts to burst
and must Constitution Check or vomit for 1d4 rounds
uncontrollably. Be sure to roll for random monsters.
80. Hidden under a stone in the floor of this room
are two bottles of Ancient Dwarven Wine. Each bottle
is worth 300gp each. Note that unless the PCs take
precautions there is a 1-4 on d6 chance a bottle will
break each time they engage in combat.
81. The statue in this room of mighty Dhurindain is
covered in Purple Moss AL: N, AC: N/A, HD: 2, HP: 3,
#AT: Sleep, DMG: Special. In addition, the statue was
partially destroyed and on the verge of toppling. If a PC
falls asleep from the moss and hits the floor there is a
1-3 on d6 chance the statue will topple and crush the
character(s) for 1d6 points of damage.
82. This chamber is empty and is backlit by a small
patch of yellow lichen.
83. There are two puddles of green water immediately
outside the door of this room. Inside, there are three
puddles of green water. The puddles are Oozies (3)
AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 1–4hp, HP: 3 each, #AT: 1, DMG:
1d6. There is a glint at the back of the room (Silver Ring
worth 25gp).
84. As small statue has been vandalized by the orcs
beyond recognition. Hidden in a secret compartment
at the back is a Dagger +1. A deceptively clever finger
groove in the stone allows access to the compartment.
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A. A runestone marked with a dwarven face is tucked
in the back corner of this room surrounded by small
pieces of rubble the same size. This is the key to Room
48A.
85. The door to this room is empty. Hanging on a ledge
above the door is a Giant Crab Spider AL: N, AC: 7,
HD: 2, HP: 10, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8 + Poison, awaiting
its next meal.
86. This large domed chamber was a training room
for the King’s Gate garrison. The statue of Thaneduhr
has been destroyed (the duergar decreed that all
representations of Thaneduhr be defaced or destroyed)
but the other statues of Geddinthor, Dhurindain, and
Dalgeddin are intact. The walls are lined with broken
weapon racks and armour stands. Beautiful tapestries,
long since destroyed, lay in moldy heaps on the floor
along with a few broken weapons (both dwarven and
orc).
A-F: These rooms served as barracks for the dwarven
garrison. Each are dark and quiet. The doors are all
open. B is home to a Shrieker AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 3, HP:
8, #AT: Special, DMG: Special, D has three Mundane
Runestones, and F contains a colony of Amber Mold
AL: N, AC: Always hit, HD: 1hp, HP: 1hp, #AT: 1, DMG:
Special, and a bag with Silver Helm worth 87gp and a
Gold Disc Broach inlaid with Garnets worth 150gp.
The others are empty.
87. This was once a storeroom. Empty sacks and broken
crates are all that remain.
88. Like Room 87, this was also a storeroom. Normal
mold covers the floor.
89. The short hallway contains four small rooms:
A. This chamber is empty.
B. This room is empty.
C. A bag of silver pieces (25) was spilled across the
back wall of the room. Hanging above the archway, just
inside, are Sallow Cysts (3) AL: N, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP:
1hp each, #AT: See entry, DMG: See entry.
D. A small rubble pile in the corner contains the key for
Room 72.
90. A group of dwarven warriors were slain by orcs
when cornered in this room centuries ago. They will rise
as Fossil Skeletons (5) AL: CE, AC: 6, HD: 2, HP: 2x13,
11, 10, 4, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8, and attack the living.
One carries a rotting case with 6 Crossbow Bolts +1.
Entrance B: Ruins of Kaer-Khelek
In the early days of Gundgathol, the dwarves found a
large cave that exited the eastern edge of the Eternal
Mountains. The cave opened to the picturesque vale of
Loch Rannock. They built defensive structures around
the cave mouth to protect their city and called it Kaer-
Khelek (Translation: Fortress-along-the-Water). The
dwarves also call this location East Gate.
Since the exodus of the Stoneborn dwarves, the Black
Tongue Orc tribe use the security of Kaer-Khelek to
plunder across the eastern lands and forests of the Lost
Kingdom of Dwarrow. In the summer months the orcs
also access the nearby trail across the mountains to
recruit new tribes or access the Frozenfar.
The orcs feel no need to fully occupy the location.
Instead, they provide enough of a presence to serve
as a warning for the duergar in deeper levels. There
are never more than a few independent orc warbands
in Kaer-Khelek and they are normally departing,
or returning, from a raid. When the orc tribes move
eastward in force, they emerge from the deeper levels
and gather their strength at Kaer-Khelek first.
Referee’s Notes: The Ruins of Kaer-Khelek are
approximately 20 hours march north from the town
of Hamelet/Durnagald. The entrance is designed
for character levels 1-3.
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Kaer-Khelek: Random Monsters
1 Orc Warband
2 Goblin Warband
3 Stirges (1d6)
4 Blooderfly (2d4)
5 Giant Rat (3d6)
6 Zombie (1d4)
1. The dwarves enclosed the great eastern cave and
constructed the edifice of Kaer-Khelek into the side of
the mountain. The doors, once mighty and impregnable,
stand open and in ruins. A dank smell emanates from
inside. Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #4.
2. Light streams into this location for the first 30-40
feet. Numerous large rubble and skeleton piles are
dotted along the edges of this primary passage. The
tunnel is quiet.
3. Two orcs are asleep at their post on makeshift beds.
If they hear battle, they will lower the portcullises. The
portcullis levers are located on the east and west walls
(in the “up” position). Orcs (2) AL: CE, AC: 6 (Studded
and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 5 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spear
(1d6), Scimitar (1d6), and Dagger (1d4). Treasure: 6gp,
2ep, 6sp and 4gp, 7sp, and 10cp.
A. This platform stands 20 feet above the ground and
is lined with broken battlements. There is a 50% chance
the single Orc Guard AL: CE, AC: 6 (Studded and
Shield), HD: 1, HP: 5, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light Crossbow
and 10 Bolts (1d6), Spear (1d6), and Dagger (1d4):
Treasure: 1gp, 3ep, 5sp, 5cp, is asleep at his post.
B. Barracks: Four flea-infested beds of dirty cloth and
furs lay on the floor.
C. The door to this chamber is broken and the room is
empty.
D. The orcs use this small room as a latrine. When the
door is opened all characters must make a Constitution
check or vomit for 1d4 rounds from the stench. There
is nothing of value. Any PC searching the fecal matter
may (1-2 on d6) contract a disease (see Giant Rat).
E. This room appears empty. Hidden behind a stone
on the back wall is a small pouch with the following
gemstones: Medium Finely Cut Tiger Eye Agate (44gp),
Large Exquisite Dark Green Malachite (68gp), and a
Huge Average Striated Green Malachite (36gp).
F. The Orc Rat-Master AL: CE, AC: 6 (Studded and
Shield), HD: 1, HP: 5, #AT: 1, Weapon: Whip (1d4),
Scimitar (1d6), and Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 5gp, 8ep,
9sp, 2cp, uses this room as his quarters. Under a stone
in the floor, under his bed of dirty furs, is a Huge Broken
Pale Green Variscite (20gp), a Large Transparent Green
Augelite (24gp), and a Small Deep Blue Azurite (20gp).
G. The orcs use this room to breed Giant Rats (12) AL:
N, AC: 7, HD: 1d4hp, HP: 3x4, 4x3, 3x2, 2x1, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d3, for sport.
4. Guardroom: Long ago the dwarves designed this
guardroom to defend against a surface attack. The
ceiling is 30-feet high with two levels of arrow slits
for shooting at invaders. A partially broken wooden
framework supports only one of the top tier arrow slits.
A small group of orcs guards this location. There is a
1-4 on d6 chance they are fighting over 2d6gp and not
actively looking through the arrow slits into Room 1.
The Orcs (4) AL: CE, AC: 6 (Studded and Shield), HD:
1, HP: 2x6, 5, 4, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spear (1d6), Dagger
(1d4), and Shortbow with 10 Arrow (1d6), Treasure:
The guards carry 2d6cp, 1d8sp, and 1d4gp, are led by
Grak, Orc Warband Leader (F1) AL: CE, AC: 4 (Chain
and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 8, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spear
(1d6), Scimitar (1d6), Dagger (1d4), and Shortbow with
10 Arrows (1d6). The warband leader has a key for
the coffer located in Room 4C, 2d6gp, 2d4sp, and a
mundane runestone.
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A. This platform stands 20 feet above the ground and
is lined with broken battlements. There is a 50% chance
the Orc Guard AL: CE, AC: 6 (Studded and Shield),
HD: 1, HP: 5, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light Crossbow and 10
Bolts (1d6), Spear (1d6), and Dagger (1d4), Treasure:
5cp and a Small Broken Obsidian (12gp), is drunk or
asleep.
B. Three orc heaps of flea-infested straw and furs lay
on the floor. There is 1d8cp and 1d10sp in each. In the
bedding is a Small Broken Blue and Brown Disthene
(12gp).
C. This chamber contains three mounds of furs and a
Small Coffer. The Coffer is Locked and Trapped with
a Poison Needle (Save or Die). The coffer contains a
dented Silver Belt Buckle (25gp), two Gold Beard Rings
(20gp each), and the following gemstones: Medium
Pale Blue Frost Agate (24gp), Large Pink Rosaline
(28gp), and a Large Flawed Silkstone (26gp).
5. This defensive platform with battlements stands 20
feet above the floor. The orc guard on duty abandoned
his post.
6. This chamber contains three barrels of scum-covered
water, four large sacks of grain (just starting to rot), and
two small barrels of mead (empty). These were recently
taken in a caravan raid. The barrels are located infront
of the secret door.
7. Long ago, during a period when the orcs of the deep
were out raiding, a reconnaissance patrol of dwarves
(three fighters, a thief, and a cleric) from Hamelet
managed to pass through the gates of Kaer-Khelek.
They used this room to store supplies close to the
entrance and proceeded deeper into the mountains.
The dwarves were captured, and most were slain.
The three fighter backpacks include: 30 feet of rope,
two seax knives, two hammers (two sledge and a
tack), and 5 iron spikes per pack. The thief’s backpack
includes thieves picks and tools, a small vial of acid (one
use), two bags of caltrops, and chalk. The cleric’s pack
contains a Silver Holy Symbol of Thaneduhr (100gp), a
Runestone of Light, a Runestone of Healing, and clean
bandages.
8. The door to this room is open. Four Orcs AL: CE,
AC: 6 (Studded and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Spear (1d6) and Dagger (1d4), are cooking
manflesh over a small fire and fighting over who will
eat first.
The orcs have thrown refuse into the small side chamber
at the back of this room. There are broken and rusty
shields and swords, bones, as well as bits of wood and
rubble. They do not enter as they fear the stone face (A)
and a small Black Witches’ Butter AL: N, AC: 8, HD:
1, HP: 3, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry, growing along the
inside edge of the archway.
A. The door to this chamber is made of stone and
carved with a dwarven face. In the center of the mouth
is an almost imperceptible keyhole. The key is located
on the floor of Room 33. Inside the room are 40 burial
alcoves.
The alcoves possess the following treasure: 1d3
Mundane Runestones, two bags: 102cp and 56gp,a
bag with seven Gold Beard Beads (30gp each), and
the head of a Hand Axe +1. The latter item is carefully
hidden at the back of a particularly deep alcove.
9. Forge: The orcs use the small forge here to craft their
crude swords and spear tips. The symbols of Thaneduhr
and House Longbeard, carved into the forge, were
long ago broken and defaced by the orcs. The room is
in shambles. Four orc scimitars and three orc pikes lean
against the wall.
10. Guardroom: Orcs (5) AL: CE, AC: three with 5
(Chainmail) and two with 6 (Studded and Shield), HD:
1, HP: 8, 7, 2x6, 5, #AT: 1, Weapons: two with Spear
(1d6) and Dagger (1d4) and three with Hand Axe (1d6)
and Javelins x3 (1d6). There is a 1-3 on d6 chance that
one of the orcs is standing guard outside the door of
this room. The remaining orcs are sleeping.
11. The southeastern corner of this room has collapsed
and, with it, a portion of the southern ceiling. There is
a 1-2 on d6 chance of further collapse for every turn
spent in this room. The four walls (E, S, W, NW) of this
room are decorated with dwarven hellmouths. The orcs
defaced two of them and smeared feces on the others.
If the Hellmouth Runestone from Room 37 is placed in
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a socket at the back of the NW mouth, it will repeat the
following phrase seven times: “At the center of the Sacred
Forge, Seek the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords.” This is a
very early hint for player characters from Thaneduhr
regarding the importance of the Hammer of Dwarvish
Lords and the existence of the Forge of Creation. The
Gundgathol dwarves in Hamelet/Durnagald would be
shocked to learn non-dwarves possess these deeply
guarded secrets of their race.
Hidden amongst the rubble near the northern door are
two mundane runestones. These can only be found if an
active search is undertaken. A dwarf receives a passive
1 on d6 chance to spot the runestones. They read:
“I, Kalin, etched this stone in honour of my ancestor
Kurdalin Mountainhome of the King’s Guard in the
light of the Full Moons” and “Mighty Thaneduhr, please
bless my marriage to Kurdain with many children.”
These runestones were left 100s of years ago near the
door leading to Kurdalin’s crypt (Room 12).
12. This door is made of stone and has not been
breached by the orcs. There is no key to open this door.
Rather, the player characters must force or break the
door with sledgehammers and iron spikes.
The false crypt of Kurdalin Mountainhome is illuminated
by a lightbox cut into the 50-foot ceiling of this chamber.
The beam of light moves from west to east across the
center of the chamber as the sun rises in the east and
sets in the west. Laying on the floor in the center of the
room is bowl of 49gp decorated with the holy symbol
of Thaneduhr. The bowl is set over a tilting floorstone
trap (1d6 no save). Along the north wall is a stone
bench with a black urn, a Runestone of Delusion, and a
cursed Hand Axe +1 Backbiter. Along the western wall,
extending from the secret door, is a stone hand facing
palm up (see Room 12A).
A. This secret chamber can be detected but cannot be
opened, by any means magical or mundane, unless
illuminated by moonlight via the lightbox in Room 12.
When the first beams of moonlight shine on the door,
the outline of the portal will illuminate. At that moment
the player characters must place Kurdalin’s Royal Guard
Medallion (see Room 67) in the stone hand. The hand
will close around the medallion and disappear into the
wall and allow entry into Kurdalin’s final resting place.
Inside, on a low stone bench, are the skeletal remains
of Kurdalin Mountainhome. He is adorned with
Ringmail +1 and a Shield +1. Over his eyes are a
Runestone of Sharpening and a Runestone of Healing.
Around his body rest seven mundane runestones and
a bowl with seven gemstones: a Large Exquisite Dark
Black Agni Mani (44gp), Very Large Exquisite Pale Blue
Quartz (46gp), Small Exquisite Silkstone (40gp), Small
Flawed Silkstone (18gp), Very Large Exquisite Gray-
Black Hematite (46gp), Medium Finely Cut Light Pink
Rhodochrosite (32gp), and a Very Large Broken Pink
Rosaline (18gp).
13. Broken Fountain of Kaer-Khelek: A once-grand
fountain stands in the center of this room. The center
of the fountain has a square pillar with each compass
direction faced as a dwarven warrior. Water poured
from their mouths into the fountain basin. The fountain
was broken and defaced by the orcs and water trickles
onto the floor. The ceiling near the eastern wall has
partially collapsed, as well as the southwestern pillar.
The orcs braced the eastern wall with wood to avoid
future collapse and ensure access to the fountain.
Movement in this room for longer than 1 turn may (1
on d6) cause a cave-in.
14. This chamber is empty.
15. The orcs once used this room as a cell. There are
two long deceased corpses of dwarves leaning against
the back wall. In a secret loincloth pocket is a piece of
paper that reads: Hurimbrir (in dwarvish runes). There
is a 1-3 on d6 chance that any dwarven party member
(1-4 for a cleric) will know the name Muirdaggan
Hammerhand and his tale of renown. Muirdaggan
single-handedly held the gate of Kaer-Khelek against
a great band of frost giants. Muirdaggan made a
pact of single-combat to take the field and challenged
Hurimbrir, the frost giant champion. Muirdaggan deftly
weaved between the legs of Hurimbrir and sliced both
his Achilles tendons before slaying the great giant. His
statue, and that of Hurimbrir, stand on either side of his
crypt door (Room 60) and immortalize his victory.
16. Once the former antechamber to the temple of
Thaneduhr (Room 21), this chamber is lined with seven
stone pillars on either side of the room. Each of the
pillars are seven feet high and faced with the images
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of famous dwarven warrior-clerics of old. Most of these
have been chipped away and defaced by the orcs.
Shabazz the Orc Shaman has left two Armoured
Dwarf Zombies AL: CE, AC: 3 (Rusty Plate), HD: 2,
HP: 16 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8, to guard the double
doors into the temple. One zombie carries a Silver
Dagger in a sheath at his belt and wears a Gold Ring
(50gp). They will attack non-orcs on sight.
17. This chamber has partially collapsed in the
northwestern corner and is home to Orcs (8) AL: CE,
AC: two with 5 (Chainmail), three with 6 (Studded and
Shield), and three with 7 (Leather and Shield), HD: 1,
HP: 2x8, 2x7, 6, 3x3, #AT: 1, Weapons: two with Hand
Axe (1d6) and Javelins x3 (1d6), two with Spear (1d6)
and Dagger (1d4), and four with Scimitar (1d8), Dagger
(1d4), and Shortbow and 10 Arrows (1d6). The orcs
have pouches with 1d6gp, 2d4sp, and 3d6cp. There is
a 1-2 on d6 chance that three possess 1d4 nuggets of
silver ore worth 3d6 gold pieces.
18. This chamber is home to two black orcs sent by the
duergar to Kaer-Khelek to keep the lesser orcs in hand.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance the orcs can smell any
dwarf or human that approaches their door and a 1 on
d6 chance they are sleeping. Black Orcs (2) AL: LE, AC:
4 (Half Plate), HD: 3+3, HP: 19, 16, #AT: 1, Weapons:
one with a Broadsword (1d6+1) and the other has a
Scimitar (1d8), Treasure: The first has a pouch with a
Very Large Finely Cut Pale Blue Frost Agate (36gp),
Medium Flawed Light Blue Lapis Lazuli (20gp), and a
Huge Flawed Pale Green Variscite (26gp). The other
has a Platinum Nose Ring (35gp) and 10pp. Note the
Orr-Uks are +2 on damage rolls. There are two Heavy
Crossbows with 10 Bolts (1d8) hanging on the south
wall.
19. This chamber is empty.
A. The secret door to this room opens by means of
a secret wallstone. Pulling out the stone, rotating
it clockwise once, and pushing it back in, will crack
the door open but arms the Swinging Ball Trap (1d6)
above the door. Turning the stone clockwise twice, and
pushing it back in, will open the door fully (trap still
engaged). To disengage the trap, the wallstone must
be turned clockwise three times and pushed back in.
Engraved into the southern wall is a dwarven stone face.
Inside the open mouth, at the edge of arm’s length,
is a magical Runestone Mace Head +1. The mouth is
trapped with sharpened steel jaws. Unless disengaged,
the trap will spring when the runestone is removed. The
trap inflicts 1d6 points of damage. On a damage roll
of 5 or 6, the character must Save versus Death or the
trap will sever the arm.
20. A badly beaten dwarf prisoner by the name of
Durlag Broadbeam managed to escape the sacrificial
altar in Room 21 and crawled to this dark section of
the deep to die. In his prime he was a Level 2 Fighter/
Level 2 Thief but has spent many years mining coal
in Rooms 29-41 under the whip of the orcs. The orcs
cut out his tongue and attempted to burn the House
Broadbeam tattoo on his chest. By the time the PCs
reach him, Durlag will be near death. He knows of
Room 47, where he hid some treasure and gear (but
does not know of 47A or B). He will use a finger to
draw a rough map in the dirt and then perish. Returning
his body to the Broadbeams in Hamelet will provide a
reward of $100gp.
21. The Ruined Temple of Thaneduhr: This rough-
hewn temple to Thaneduhr All-Father was defaced and
defiled by the orcs. It now lies in ruin.
The large 30-foot tall statue of Thaneduhr was chipped
and refaced to resemble Garuush (God of the Orcs).
Rubble and debris surround the statue from the
refacing, except for a small path immediately at its base.
There is also a large piece of rubble used as an altar
immediately in front of the statue. The altar is stained
with blood. Three emaciated corpses of dwarves lay
beside the altar. The chamber has partially collapsed
at two points along the western wall.
There are three prisoners chained to floor near the
altar. Two human men and a male dwarf. All have been
badly beaten and are emaciated (1hp). Their tongues
have been cut out. They will need to be carried to
survive. They are about to be sacrificed by Shabazz
the Orc Shaman (CL2/MU2) AL: CE, AC: 7, HD: 4, HP:
20, #AT: 1, Weapon: Staff (1d6), Sling and 10 Stones
+1 (1d6), and Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/2): Command,
Protection from Good, Magic-Missile, Burning Hands,
Treasure: 21gp, 15ep, 10pp, Magic-User Scroll: Sleep,
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Ventriloquism, Shocking Grasp, Web, two Potions of
Healing, Talisman of the Dead (see Barrowmaze).
Shabazz will attempt to draw the party closer to him
before calling on his undead minions.
Standing in the three alcoves of this room. Hidden
in total darkness at the back of each are: A: Dwarf
Zombies (2) AL: CE, AC: 8, HD: 2, HP: 7 each, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d8. B: Dwarf Skeletons (3) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD:
1, HP: 7, 5, 4, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6, and C: Armoured
Dwarf Skeletons (2) AL: CE, AC: 4 (Half Plate), HD: 1,
HP: 6 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6. One of the armoured
skeletons dropped a pouch with the following items in
the dark recesses of its alcove: Fine Bone Comb (75gp)
and a Gold Bracelet (100gp).
22. This alcove contains a pile of decaying corpses
infested with Rot Grubs (10) AL: N, AC: 9, HD: 1hp,
HP: 1hp each, #AT: N/A, DMG: N/A. There is nothing
of value.
23. This chamber contains four holes in the floor and
several on the ceiling. Every turn the PCs are in this
room there is a 1-3 on d6 chance a gust of air will
shoot through a hole and extinguish torches. For each
gust there is a 1 on d6 chance an Insect Swarm (Beetle)
(1) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 2, HP: 7, #AT: 1, DMG: 2hp, also
will emerge. This happens once only. The room has
partially collapsed.
24. The chamber has partially collapsed. Hidden in the
rubble are two Mundane Runestones and a Runestone
of Healing. One of these can be found for every four
turns of searching.
25. This room contains an open mineshaft in the far
northwestern corner. The mineshaft extends 50 feet
down.
26. Guardroom: Orcs (5) AL: CE, AC: 7 (Ringmail),
HD: 1, HP: 2x7, 2x5, 4, #AT: 1, Weapons: Scimitar
(1d8) and Shortbow with 10 Arrows (1d6), occupy this
guardroom. The orcs here are wagering over a fight
between two Stirges (2) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 1, HP: 4
each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3, in a large wicker cage. The
orcs are engrossed and can be surprised (1-3 on d6).
Like Room 28, there are three small side chambers
with filthy beds. The westernmost contains a bag with a
Medium Broken Striated Green Malachite (14gp) and a
Very Large Broken Tiger Eye Agate (18gp).
27. The slope at this location descends downward
approximately 60 feet and leads northwest from
Entrance B along the Primary Passage toward S27 on
the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. The ceiling is high (50ft)
and a large group of Normal Bats (200) AL: N, AC:
6, HD: 1hp, HP: 1hp, #AT: Confuse, DMG: n/a, can
be heard chittering and chattering with movement
(specifically torchlight) underneath them. There is a 1-2
on d6 chance one torch will provoke the bats into flight.
If the PCs have two or more torches this raises to 1-4 on
d6. The bats will circle and swarm the party if provoked
and make enough noise that all orcs in the immediate
vicinity will investigate. After 1d4+3 rounds, the bats
will fly down deeper into the primary passage to escape
the light. There are so many bats that there is a 1-3 on
d6 chance their swarm will extinguish torches.
28. This guardroom is empty. Three orc spears lean into
a corner of the room. Inside each of the three smaller
rooms are mangy beds of furs and cloth covered in
fleas. The middle chamber has a loose stone in the wall
that contains an Electrum Holy Symbol of Geddinthor
on a Chain (75gp). The orc guards are in Room 26.
29. The sound of pickaxes can be heard from this room.
Shabazz the Orc Shaman has animated two Dwarf
Zombies (2) AL: C, AC: 8, HD: 2, HP: 7 each, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d8, to excavate coal along the western wall of
this mine. They fill their baskets and dump the coal in
Room 66. They then return to Room 29 and repeat the
process over and over. They will attack all non-orcs they
encounter. If the PCs dress and walk like orcs, they can
pass unnoticed by the zombies.
30. This old mine room was cleared of coal and
abandoned. A pickaxe and a basket lay on the floor.
31. This mine chamber is empty. There is an obvious
path in the dirt from the zombies moving between
Rooms 29 and 66.
32. Three Orc Guards (3) AL: CE, AC: 6 (Studded
and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 5, 2x3, #AT: 1, Weapons:
Scimitar (1d8) and Light Crossbow with 20 Bolts (1d6),
are overseeing five slaves excavating coal. The slaves
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include three Dwarves (Males), a Goblin (Male) and a
Gnome (Female). The slaves have been poorly treated
and whipped repeatedly.
33. Something partially buried in the dirt gleams at the
back of this dead end. Ten feet above the entrance, a
Grub Globule (1) AL: N, AC: 10, HD: 1hp/cyst, HP:
1hp, #AT: See entry, DMG: See entry, has taken root.
The globule has four cysts and will burst when it senses
movement below. The gleam is the key to Room 8A.
34. Like Room 32, there are normally multiple orc
guards overseeing slaves mining coal in this location.
However, they are currently located in Room 66
unloading ore. There are signs of recent activity
including picks, shovels, and empty baskets.
35. A small pool of water, about 10x20 feet has formed
in the center of this chamber. There are three dirty cups
and a bucket against the wall. There is nothing of value.
36. Coal Depot: This chamber has a large pile of coal
in its center. The slaves move the coal from Rooms 38,
41, and 42 and deposit it here. When the orcs desire,
the slaves transport the coal to Room 66.
An open mineshaft extends down 60 feet. The orcs
recently threw a very old dwarf slave to the bottom.
He died from the fall but stuck in his loincloth was a
runestone. He scratched the following: “I, Halgram,
Uncle of Grewl Hammerhand, lived as a slave to
accursed orcs. By Thaneduhr, help your kin!” This stone
is of such value to House Hammerhand in Hamelet
they might offer a +1 weapon or suit of dwarven suit
of armour for its return. Poor Halgram was lost in the
exodus hundreds of years before.
37. The orcs use this dead end as a refuse dump. The
dump contains a mound of rotting body parts, bits of
wood and rusty metal, broken spear shafts, and dirty
cloth.
There are three items of value. These can only be
found with three turns of searching (each and in order):
Large Broken Transparent Green Augelite (16gp), The
Hellmouth Runestone (see Room 11), and a Seax Knife
+1. Be sure to roll for random monsters every other turn
while searching.
38. Mine: As the party approaches this chamber, they
will hear the cracks of a whip and the screams of a
woman crying out in pain. Four slaves are working in
this location under the lash of three orcs. The slaves
include a Norker (Male), Kobold (Male), Half-Orc
(Male), and a Half-Elf (Female). The latter, Dunala, is
currently being whipped. She is an apprentice Ranger.
If the party were to pay for the remainder of her training
(100gp) in Hamelet, she would join them as a classed
henchman (equal share of XP and treasure). Dunala
was recently captured while hunting in the Everwinter
Wood. Orcs (3) AL: CE, AC: 6 (Ringmail and Shield),
HD: 1, HP: 7, 5, 3, #AT: 1, Weapon: Whip (1d4), Spear
(1d6), Dagger (1d4), and Light Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d6). The guards carry 1d10cp, 1d6sp, and 1d6gp.
39. Mine Supplies: This chamber contains mine
supplies. There are seven worn baskets with shoulder
handles for lugging coal as well as a stack of five old
crates. Leaning against a wall are three pickaxes and
four shovels in poor condition. 2d4 normal rats will
scurry away from behind the empty crates if they are
disturbed.
40. Except for an open mine shaft that descends 60
feet into six feet of water, this room is empty. However,
the sounds of pickaxes and shovels can be heard from
Room 42.
41. Mine: Three slaves are mining coal in the
northeastern corner of this chamber. They include
a Dwarf (Male), Hobgoblin (Male), and a Dwarf
(Female). Three orcs stand guard. Two face east with
their light crossbows in hand while the other whips the
slaves mercilessly. The latter stands with his back to the
open mine shaft (40 feet deep). Orcs (3) AL: CE, AC:
6 (Ringmail and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 6, 4, 2, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Whip (1d4), Spear (1d6), Dagger (1d4), and
Light Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d6).
42. Large Mine: A group of slaves are mining coal
in the two dead ends of this chamber. They include
a Dwarf (Female), Dwarf (Male), Bullywug (Male),
Troglodyte (Male), Half-Orc (Female), Gnome (Male),
and a Goblin (Male).
The slaves are overseen by a detail of orcs. The orcs
are positioned largely on the eastern side of the room.
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Orcs (4) AL: CE, AC: 7 (Ringmail) HD: 1, HP: 3x6, 5,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Whip (1d4), Hand Axe (1d6), Dagger
(1d4), and two with Light Crossbows with 10 Bolts (1d6).
The guards carry 1d8cp, 1d8sp, and 1d4gp.
The orcs and slaves are overseen by Graktok a
fearsome and cruel Black Orc AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate
and Shield), HD: 3+3, HP: 18, #AT: 1, Weapon: Whip
(1d4), Broadsword (1d6+1), Heavy Crossbow and 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: Pouch
with a Very Large Flawed Deep Blue Azurite (24gp),
Medium Exquisite Striated Green Malachite (42gp),
and a Small Exquisite Pale Blue Frost Agate (40gp).
The slaves have had their tongues cut out and are in
poor condition (2 hit points each). They will fight if given
the opportunity but are too weak to score more than
1d2 damage with their mining tools.
43. This room contains mining supplies including
crates, baskets, and two broken barrels. Four shovels
and three pickaxes lean against the wall.
44. A large pool of dark water covers almost the entire
chamber. The orcs avoid this room as they pool is
inhabited by Giant Leeches (4) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 2,
HP: 2x10, 2x8, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6, that lay still until
prey approach the water. In the center of the pool is a
small 2x2 foot island with a skull and 12 gold pieces.
In the deeper water (5 feet) along the southern wall, a
Broadsword +1 is buried in the muck.
45. A group of three slaves with a single orc guard
just filled their baskets and are moving north to deposit
their coal in Room 66. The slaves include a Hobgoblin
(Male) and two Dwarves (Males). The Orc Guard
(1) AL: CE, AC: 5 (Chainmail) HD: 1, HP: 5, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Whip (1d4), Club (1d6), and Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 1d12cp, 1d0sp, and 1d2gp, stands behind
them snickering and cracking his whip.
46. This dead end has partially collapsed. The orcs
dumped some old metal shields and scrap metal at the
back of this chamber. Two Rust Bats (2) AL: N, AC: 5,
HD: 1, HP: 4, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry, are corroding
and consuming the metal. Their colour makes them
almost imperceptible to the rusty metal. They will
surprise 1-4 on d6.
47. Long ago Durlag Broadbeam stashed some
treasure in this secret room. He failed to discern that
this was an antechamber for an older crypt (located in
A and B).
Stacked in the southeastern corner is a backpack (see
below), 50 feet of rope, a light crossbow, a quiver with
5 Bolts +1, a sack with 53gp and a Small Steel Coffer.
The Coffer is Double-Trapped with two Tiny Poison
Needles (Save or Die) that each need to be disarmed
individually. The coffer holds the following gemstones:
Small Broken Pale Green Variscite (12gp), Huge Finely
Cut Blue and Brown Disthene (38gp), Small Finely Cut
Lynx Eye (30gp), Small Regular Obsidian (20gp), and
a Very Large Finely Cut Silkstone (36gp). The backpack
contains thieves’ picks and tools, a tack hammer and
iron spikes, parchment, ink and quills, a vial of holy
water, and a crowbar.
A. False Crypt of Branbarack Battlehelm: The secret
door to this chamber is opened by pushing inwards.
This is a false crypt with several traps. First, there are
three pits that cover the floor. Each descends 20 feet to
rusty iron spikes. The bottom of the pit closest to B is
covered in Yellow Mold AL: N, AC: Always hit, HD: 2,
HP: 3, #AT: Spores, DMG: 1d6*.
Along the north wall is a sarcophagus carved in relief of
a dwarven warrior at rest. Removing the lid will cause a
Scything Blade to strike for 1d6 points of damage. Inside
are the remains of a Dwarven Runestone Skeleton AL:
N, AC: 4 or 6, HD: 2, HP: 9, #AT: 1, DMG: Hand Axe
(1d6), who will attack if touched. The skeleton wears a
Gold Holy Symbol of Geddinthor (25gp), a Gold Belt
Buckle (35gp), and a Fist-Shaped Disc Broach (20gp).
B. The Crypt of Branbarack Battlehelm: The secret door
to this chamber is opened by a lever hidden behind a
stone on the southern wall close to the secret door to
Room 47. The pit is 30 feet deep. Triggering the pit trap
will cause a Fusillade of Darts (4) to fly from the back
wall (North). Each dart attacks as a 3HD monster for
1d4 points of damage. Along the southern wall is a low
stone altar with a dwarven skull and three runestones
(Protection +1, Healing, and Feather Fall). Hanging on
the backwall is a dwarven Battle Axe +1.
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48. This chamber has had a major collapse and water
trickles in from the eastern wall. Among the rubble
and debris are several bones. Two Fossil Skeletons (2)
AL: CE, AC: 6, HD: 2, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8, will rise if
disturbed. Searching the rubble for 3 turns will reveal
the following (in order): Mundane Runestone, Electrum
Figurine (25gp), Stalagmite Runestone, and a Bag of
Runestone Arrowheads +1 (1d4+1).
49. Minor Temple to Geddinthor: The double doors
to this chamber were burnt out by orcs long ago. The
southeastern pillar collapsed, and the room is unstable.
The Referee should roll every two turns for further
collapse (1-2 on d6). The orcs chipped and defaced the
statue of mighty Geddinthor. His broken stone battle
axes are a melancholy reminder of the once majestic
statue. Hidden behind a stone in the southwestern pillar
is a lever that will open the secret door.
Behind the secret door is a small dusty room with a
low stone table. On the table is a dwarf-sized Tabard
+1 emblazoned with a Griffin clutching Three Arrows
(useable by a cleric or a fighter). Beside the tabard is a
Runestone of Light.
50-51. The orcs use these chambers as slave pens.
Rusty iron manacles (12 in each room) have been
hastily inserted into the floor. The doors are open.
52. Corpse Closet: The orcs throw the dead bodies of
slaves (7) into this room. Some are in an advanced state
of decay. The bodies move - ever so slightly - as Rot
Grubs (8) AL: N, AC: 9, HD: 1hp, HP: 1hp each, #AT:
N/A, DMG: N/A, consume the dead flesh. The smell
is so overwhelming it will cause all those who enter to
make a Constitution Check or vomit for 1d4 rounds
uncontrollably. Be sure to roll for random monsters.
Random monsters in this instance will be 1d4+1 orc
guards investigating the disturbance.
53. Hall of Records: The doors to this chamber are
ajar and partially destroyed by axes and fire. There are
partial collapses along the southwestern and eastern
walls. Runes are etched in horizontal lines from ceiling
to floor, many of which were purposefully destroyed by
the orcs. The ground is littered with damaged scrolls,
books, and broken runestones. Note that each dwarf-
fluent PC can search 20 items in a turn. Add the total
number of characters and divide by the number of
damaged items to determine how long it will take to
search the hall. Be sure to roll for random monsters
every other turn (in this case, it will be 1d4+3 orc guards
with a 1-2 on d6 chance of an orc warband leader).
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 161
Items of Value: Three Mundane Runestones,
Scroll: Two Level 1 Cleric Spells, a Medium
Average Light Blue Lapis Lazuli (24gp), and a Very
Large Flawed Light Blue Lapis Lazuli (30gp).
54. The orc guards here abandoned their post. The two
portcullises are down. The levers are located on the
eastern wall (4 feet away from the portcullis) and on the
western wall of the hallway adjacent to Room 54 (also
4 feet away).
A. Like Room 3A, this platform stands 20 feet above
the ground and is lined with broken battlements. There
is a 1-4 on d6 chance the Orc Guard AL: CE, AC: 6
(Studded and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 5, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), Spear (1d6), and
Dagger (1d4): Treasure: 10cp and a Large Broken
Striated Green Malachite (16gp), is drunk or asleep at
his post.
B. Two orcs are drunk and asleep on makeshift beds.
They will sleep three rounds through an alarm if one
is raised. Orcs (2) AL: CE, AC: 7 (Ringmail), HD: 1,
HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spear (1d6), Hand Axe
(1d6), and Dagger (1d4). Treasure: 3d4cp, 2d4ep, and
1d6gp each.
Resting on a heap on the floor are Sir Alec’s suit of
platemail, longsword, shield, and equipment.
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C. This chamber is empty.
D. Three Orcs (3) AL: CE, AC: 6 (Ringmail and Shield),
HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spear (1d6),
Shortsword (1d6), and Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 2d4cp,
2d4sp, and 1d4gp each, are resting and eating mutton
taken on a caravan raid.
E. Storeroom: The orcs have piled foodstuffs taken in
recent caravan raids. They include three crates of dried
meat and two small barrels of mead.
F. This room is empty.
G. Prison Cell: A tall, blonde man wearing a loincloth
sits, tied and beaten, at the back of this room. He
has been imprisoned for some time. This is Ser Alec
Erminemantle (see Pregenerated Characters). The orcs
captured his party and put the rest to the sword. The
orcs are highly suspicious of him and his lawful aura,
so they gagged him, tied him up, and threw him in the
cell. Sir Alec is a Level 1 Paladin of St. Ygg with 3 hit
points (11 total) and the following ability scores: S 17 I
14, W 14, D 13, C 15, Ch 17. The orcs concussed him
during his capture. He has partial amnesia. However, if
freed and healed to maximum hit points he will take a
fascination with swords, horses, and religious symbols
of St. Ygg. Slowly, he will regain memories of his martial
training and squirehood in Threshold over a two-week
period. If his platemail and longsword are found (54B),
the recovery time will be divided in half.
55. Orcs (3) AL: CE, AC: one with 5 (Chainmail) and
two with 6 (Studded and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 7, 2x4,
#AT: 1, Weapons: All three have a Hand Axe (1d6),
Dagger (1d4), and Javelins x3 (1d6).
A. This turret post, 10 feet off the floor, is empty.
B. Officer’s Quarters: A Black Orc AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half
Plate and Shield), HD: 3+3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, Weapons:
Scimitar (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Treasure: Gold Chain
(45gp) and a Pouch with a Huge Flawed Deep Blue
Azurite (34gp) and a Small Finely Cut Tiger Eye Agate
(40gp), is sharpening his weapons. The room is spartan
with a wooden bed, mangy furs, and the rotting heads
of two dwarves.
56. Similar to Room 5, this platform stands 10 feet
above the ground and is lined with broken battlements.
There are three Orc Guards (3) AL: CE, AC: 6 (Studded
and Shield), HD: 1, HP: 5 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light
Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), Spear (1d6), and Dagger
(1d4): Treasure: 1d6cp, 1d6gp, at this post. They are
torturing a rat and may (1-3 on d6) not be observing
the primary passage.
57. This room is empty. The double doors were bashed
in long ago. Normal rats scurry about the floor.
58. This chamber has partially collapsed. There is a 1-3
on d6 chance of further collapse for every turn spent in
this room. Under the rubble towards the north wall is a
Pouch with Runestones of Impact (4).
59. Torture Chamber: This room contains a rack and
rusty manacles set into the wall. The Orc Torturer (F1)
AL: CE, AC: 8 (Leather), HD: 1, HP: 7, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Whip (1d4) and Seax Knife (1d4+1), is lashing a dwarf
and laughing at his cries of pain. The dwarf’s name
is Gadgrim Longbeard. He served as a man-at-arms
protecting a caravan when it was ambushed by the orcs.
His comrades were either slain or made into slaves to
work the mines. Grewl Hammerhand in Hamelet would
pay 50gp as a reward for his safe return.
A. This cell contains two slaves near death. One is a half-
elf male named Athlas and the other is a cyclopsman
named Bok. They were taken prisoner along with
Gadgrim and will die within 24 hours without medical
attention. If healed Bok will owe a life-debt to his healer
and serve as a man-at-arms, if treated well. Athlas just
wants as far away from Dwarrowdeep as possible.
60. This chamber is the sealed crypt of Muirdaggan
Hammerhand (see Room 15). The door to this crypt
is made of stone. The orcs spread feces on the door.
On either side of the door are two partially damaged
statues. One of Muirdaggan and one of Hurimbrir the
frost giant. Both statues are Sentinels of the Ancestors
AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 2+2, HP: 12 (22), #AT: 1, DMG:
1d6. Both statues were damaged by the orcs and are
barely recognizable. They will only activate under two
circumstances: 1) if the door to the crypt is breached
without use of the password (Hurimbrir), or 2) if the
poison gas trap of the sarcophagus is tripped.
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Inside the crypt is a sarcophagus. The lid is carved with
the likeness of Muirdaggan. The sides depict numerous
dwarven faces and hellmouths. Atop the sarcophagus
his kin left several runestones. They read:
Runestone 1: “Lie with Thaneduhr, Muirdaggan. Great
Hero of Gundgathol.”
Runestone 2: “Behold Muirdaggan, my Nephew. Slayer
of Mighty Hurimbrir.”
Runestone 3: “Muirdaggan, Champion of House
Hammerhand. You shall live forever.”
Each runestone is worth 150gp each to the dwarves of
Durnagald/Hamelet.
If the lid of the sarcophagus is removed, Poison Gas will
emit from the faces on the sides of the sarcophagus.
The trap can be disarmed by a lever inside one of the
carved dwarven mouths at the back of the sarcophagus.
All those in the crypt must Save versus Paralyzation or
be paralyzed for 1d4+2 rounds. Setting off the trap will
activate the Sentinels to enter the room and attack (+4
to attack paralyzed targets).
Inside the sarcophagus is a skeleton with runestones
over the eyes (Healing and Growth). There is also a
Small Silver Coffer (Trapped: Poison Needle, Save or
Die) with four Ingots of Gold (50gp each). This is a false
resting place. The sarcophagus contains a false bottom
with a tunnel that heads east five feet and then north
ten feet. A trapdoor leads up into Room 60A.
A. From Room 60 a short tunnel leads up into this
chamber. At the end of the chamber, along the western
wall, is a plain sarcophagus. This is the true resting
place of Muirdaggan. The sarcophagus is not trapped.
Inside are the skeletal remains of the dwarven hero
with two magical runestones over his eyes (Death and
Delusion). Over his chest lies Muirdaggan’s Reaver, a
Hand Axe +1 of Frost crafted from the massive axe of
the giant Hurimbrir. The reaver may be used single-
handed (1d6) or two-handed like a battle axe (1d8), as
the wielder desires. In addition, it strikes an additional
point of damage versus fire-based creatures. The reaver
will extinguish normal fire by touch and provides +1 on
saving throws versus magical fire.
61. Wolf-Master’s Quarters: This chamber is home to
the Orc Wolf-Master (F1) AL: CE, AC: 5 (Chainmail),
HD: 1, HP: 8, #AT: 1, Weapon: Whip (1d4), Scimitar
(1d6), and a Seax Knife +1 (1d4+1).
The Master of Wolves keeps his favourite pets in his
chamber - two Young Adult Winter Wolves AL: NE, AC:
7, HD: 2+2, HP: 10 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d4+1 (bite).
These young wolves possess a lesser breath attack of
1d6 on a single target within 10 feet (once per combat).
If harvested and preserved, their pelts are worth 200gp
each (and provide +1 on saving throws versus cold-
based attacks). There is a 1-3 on d6 chance that if the
wolves in Rooms 63 or 64 make noise, the Master of
Wolves will investigate.
The Wolf-Master has a pouch tied at his waist with
Dwarf Knuckle Bones (if consulted, they will serve
as the spell Augury three times before they lose
their enchantment) as well as a Shoulder Bag with a
Dented Electrum Goblet (25gp) and four gemstones:
Medium Finely Cut Blue and Brown Disthene (32gp),
Medium Flawed Green and Blue Chrysocolla (20gp),
and a Huge Flawed Striated Green Malachite (26gp).
Hanging on his wall is a Hexagonal Dwarven Shield +1.
62. This 20x20 foot room is an antechamber for three
adjoining rooms
A. The southern wall of this room (formerly a doored
arch) was destroyed and collapsed. In the rubble pile
is a Small Chest (buried hastily by an orc in secret from
a caravan raid). The chest is Locked. The velvet-lined
interior contains two potions: Healing and Growth in
glass bottles. If the chest is damaged, the potions will
be destroyed. It takes three turns of searching to find
the chest.
B. This chamber is empty.
C. This chamber is empty. However, there is a tiny hole
in the eastern wall that provides a look into Room 61.
63. The door to this room has a barred window. The
orcs use this room as a kennel for Wolves (4) AL: N,
AC: 7, HD: 2+2, HP: 12, 10, 9, 8, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6.
Hay is strewn across the floor. The wolves will make
noise if anyone approaches the door.
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64. Like Room 63, this is a wolf kennel. However, the
wooden door is rotting. The largest of the Wolves (3)
AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 2+2, HP: 13, 8, 7, #AT: 1, DMG:
1d6, will break through the door if threatened.
65. Orc Barracks: A group of orcs (three males and four
females) occupy this room. The smell of a cooking fire
can be detected in the hallway. Orcs (3) AL: CE, AC: 7
(Studded), HD: 1, HP: 5 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spear
(1d6) and Dagger (1d4): Treasure: 2d6cp, 1d6gp and
Orc Females (4) AL: CE, AC: 10 (None), HD: 1-1, HP:
3 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Two with Cleavers (1d6) and
two with Daggers (1d4), Treasure: Each possesses one
of the following: Gold Bracelet (20gp), Silver Earring
(15gp), Electrum Chain (15gp), and a Platinum Earring
(30gp).
66. Coal Dump: This location, accessed through the
demolished double doors along the southern wall,
serves as a coal dump. This location is lit with torches
to allow the human slaves (see below) to see. The orcs
force the slaves to carry the coal in baskets from the
mines to the south and west to this location. The human
slaves then sort the coal and prepare the material for
shipment to Gund-Felek and P6: The Great Foundry.
Orc Guards (4) AL: CE, AC: 6 (Studded and Shield),
HD: 1, HP: 5 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light Crossbow
and 10 Bolts (1d6), Spear (1d6), and Dagger (1d4):
Treasure: 1d6cp, 1d6gp each.
The slaves include four Humans (three Males and
1 Female) and three Dwarves (two Male and one
Female). All the slaves are emaciated and in poor
physical condition. Faldan Fireforge, one of the male
dwarves, is a Level 3 Thief biding his time for the right
opportunity to flee his captivity in Kaer-Khelek. If the
orc guards are attacked or ambushed by the PCs he
will attempt to make good his escape. Faldan prepared
a Shiv (1d2 damage) that is hidden in his loincloth. His
statistics: HP: 3 (15). Ability Scores: S 13, I 13, W 11, D
16, C 15, Ch 9.
67. This section of Kaer-Khelek is largely demolished.
It consists or partial walls and rubble piles that provide
excellent cover. Given the orcs never travel through this
section, it is also more likely to encounter a random
monster (1-2 on d6). Random monsters in this location
include: giant centipedes, giant rats, gray ooze,
any mold, or green slime. There are also numerous
treasures hidden under the rubble. For every three turns
searching consult the Random Monster Treasure Type
Tables in the Secondary Encounter Area Generator. A
total of four treasures may be found. Regardless, the
second treasure found will be Kurdalin’s Royal Guard
Medallion (see Room 12A).
Entrance C: Galduhr’s Gate
Galduhr’s Gate is partially abandoned. Over 200
years have passed since the Last Stand (in Room 2),
when the remaining Gundgathol warriors parted with
their wives and children and closed the gate.
Most of the brave warriors were killed. Their remains
litter the floor. The rest were enslaved. Only a small
garrison of black orcs guard the entrance. The doors
have not been opened for over 250 years.
Referee’s Notes: Galduhr’s Gate is approximately
42 hours march from the town of Hamelet/
Durnagald (subject to route). The entrance is
designed for character levels 3-6.
Black Orc Berserkers wear no armour and attack
with two weapons (the second attack made at -2).
The berserker scores an additional +2 on damage
rolls and will fight until slain without a morale check.
They only use melee weapons. Each berserker is
given a wineskin with Black Ichor that, if swallowed
at the outset of combat, provides them +1 to the
first initiative roll. Berserkers possess no items of
value except a rough-hewn Gold Armband (50gp).
Galduhr’s Gate: Random Monsters
1 Black Orc Warband
2 Troll Warband
3 Dwargoyle (1d2)
4 Ghast (1d4)
5 Giant Ant (1d8)
6 Giant Scorpion (1d3)
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1. The Doors of Galduhr Broadbeam, also called
Galduhr’s Gate, are massive doors bracketed by even
larger double-axes carved into the mountainside.
Galduhr was a master architect and warrior in the history
of the Gundgathol dwarves and a devout follower of
the Battle-Father Geddinthor. Show Dwarrowdeep
Illustration #5.
Unlike the King’s Gate and Kaer-Khelek, the doors of
Galduhr’s Gate are closed. During the exodus, a large
battle took place just inside the doors (Room 2). The
dwarves, mostly women and children, were cut off from
escaping through the Doors of Dalgeddin, fled through
this exit. The remaining dwarven warriors closed the
gate and held a heroic last stand to allow their families
and kin to flee.
The doors can be opened by means of the Ring of
House Stoneborn, the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords, or
the password Gund-Zirak (Translation: Silver Hall).
Silver Hall is the name the of the Sacred Temple of
Geddinthor in Gund-Baruk (Room 30).
2. The great doors open into the remains of a majestic
dwarven hall. The massive hall is supported by seven
great pillar structures 70 feet high. Four of the pillars
are 20x20 foot square structures carved with dwarven
geometric patterns. The other three are huge statue-
pillars that also support the ceiling. Geddinthor
supports the southern wall, Dhurindain the north, and
Thaneduhr the All-Father stands in the center along
the eastern wall. All three statues are cracked and
in disrepair. The statues are too large to have been
defaced or destroyed by the evil forces that occupy
Dwarrowdeep.
The floor of the chamber is a dust-covered battlefield.
Piles of skeletons in armour, rusty shields, and weapons
are scattered throughout. It appears the duergar and
their allies surrounded the Gundgathol dwarves and
killed most of them (the remainder were taken as slaves
to work in the mines). For every three turns searching
the ancient battlefield, player characters may find 1d4
items of value. Roll the Random Monster Treasure
Table in the Secondary Encounter Area Generator
to determine the result. Be sure to roll for Random
Monsters commensurate with average party level.
Three of the four square pillars (A, B, and C) contain
a secret chamber. Each room holds a Sentinel of the
Ancestors AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 2+2, HP: 18, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d6. The statues activate and defend the hall
under the following circumstances: 1) if the main doors
are breached without means of the password or items
noted above, or 2) if the secret doors to their pillars are
opened by any humanoid other than a dwarf. There is
a 1-2 on d6 chance of a Random Magical Runestone
in each of the three chambers.
Note that opening the doors of Galduhr’s Gate will
create a loud noise of stone grinding on stone. There
is a 1-2 on d6 chance that the black orcs in Room 15
and 18 will hear the noise and a 1 on d6 for Rooms
38 and 40.
There is a short (4 foot tall) secret entrance adjacent to
the main doors. This side entrance cannot be accessed
by means mundane or magical. The door will only
open when Galduhr’s Runestone is presented before
the door. The runestone is located in Room 33.
3. This chamber is empty. Water drips from a crack in
the ceiling.
A. This was once a cloaking chamber. There are seven
pegs. Two are empty, three have dust-covered rothe
hides, and two have pristine black cloaks. The latter
two are Cloakers AL: CE, AC: 6, HD: 5, HP: 30, 25,
AT#: 2*, DMG: 1d4+1/1d6*.
4. The door to this chamber was broken down long
ago and the doorway is partially covered in thick spider
webs (that will cause smoke if burned). There are three
larger than normal Giant Flagstone Spiders (3) AL: N,
AC: 3, HD: 3, HP: 18, 15, 14, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d8 +
Poison, that make their nest in the secret room (4A).
The spiders travel back and forth between the rooms
through three tunnels dug under the floor between 4
and 4A. The spiders push the flagstones up to ambush
from their tunnels. If the webs are lit, they will take refuge
and conduct pop-up attacks after the flames dissipate.
The tunnels are only large enough for a halfling,
gnome, or small dwarf.
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A. The nest was once a secret room adorned with war
and hunting trophies. Still hanging on the walls are a
giant ram’s horn, bear claws inlaid with gold filigree
(50gp), a rusty orc scimitar, and a two-handed Great
Spear +1 (1d8). The spider nests contain the following:
orc and dwarf bones and skulls, three random
gemstones, two random pieces of jewelry, and two
random magical runestones.
5. Water drips from the center of the ceiling in this
chamber and the southeastern wall has partially
collapsed. The floor of the chamber is considered
hazardous terrain. All combat rolls are made at -2 and
Dexterity Checks must be made on missed attacks or
fall prone (+4 to hit).
6. This chamber was once a magnificent sight. The
dwarves crafted the chamber with natural veins of silver
running through the stone. However, the orcs crudely
chipped some of the metal away and partially collapsed
the northern wall.
7. The door to this room is empty. The northwestern
corner has partially collapsed.
A. Hiding in the darkness is Lurdain Greatfist. Lurdain
was caught and taken prisoner by the orcs during the
great exodus over 250 years ago. Taken as a slave he
was forced to work the mines and tortured over many
decades. He grew such a seething hatred for his orc
masters that days after his death he arose as a Wight
AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 10, #AT: 1, DMG: Drain.
Lurdain has no direct intention of hurting anyone
other than orcs (whom he will happily drain of their life
essence). Lurdain exists in a dream-like state between
the living and the dead - between the Golden Age of
Gundgathol and its downfall. He will be very happy
to see another dwarf, for a time, until the hunger to
drain life overtakes him. He can provide the party with
intelligence (the passages leading out of Entrance
C and approximate compass directions). For each
question PCs ask him roll percentage dice. There is
a cumulative 10% chance with each question that he
will forget himself and either 1) Attack a non-dwarf,
or 2) attempt to push past the PCs and run out the
door. Allow any PC between Lurdain and the door a
Dexterity Check to avoid his touch.
8. Shafts in the walls of this chamber gust every other
turn. The gusts will extinguish torches.
9. This chamber is strangely backlit by three small
fires. One located in each of the two alcoves (north
and south) and one immediately infront of the rubble
pile (partial collapse). These small flames are Fire
Bats (3) AL: NE, AC: 7, HD: 1, HP: 6 each, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d3 + Flame. There are also three Forbidden
Fruit Fungi AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 2, HP: 8 each, #AT:
None, DMG: None, growing in the far northwestern
corner of room. The fungi are partially covered by the
rubble (+4 to AC). At the same time as they use their
spell-like Suggestion, the fire bats will take flight and
harry the PCs. PCs that fall under suggestion will drop
what they carry, advance, and consume forbidden fruit.
The fungi have slowly decomposed a black orc that
fell to their spores a week ago. Scattered around the
fungi are two mundane runestones, a Galeb Runestone
(Medium), and a bag with a Small Broken Bright Yellow
Mellochrysos (80gp).
10. The northern aspect of this chamber is eerily backlit
with a green phosphorescent fungus.
11. The passage is guarded by Black Orc Warriors
(6) AL: LE, AC: three with 4 (Half Plate) and three with
5 (Chainmail), HD: 3+3, HP: three with 19 and three
with 16, #AT: 1, Weapon: three with Bill-Guisarme
(1d10), Scimitar (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and three with Scimitar (1d8) and Hand Axe (1d6).
Treasure: 4d6cp, 2d8+1sp, 1d10+1ep, and 1d8gp
each. Two of the orcs have chunks of maggoty bread.
The guards are bolstered by a Black Orc Warband
Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5,
HP: 34, #AT: 1, Weapon: Glaive (1d10), Scimitar (1d8),
Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 4d8+1sp, 2d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d4pp, and a
Young Troll AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+6, HP: 27, #AT: 3,
DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10.
The northern portion of this chamber opens into a
Secondary Passage that extends north from Entrance C
on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
12. This chamber recently collapsed along its
northeastern corner. Water pours in from the ceiling.
See Room 5 for terrain effects.
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13. A backpack sits atop soft earth in this dead end.
The backpack is slightly open and a vial of holy water
rests near the southern wall. This dead end is also
dotted with holes in the stone. The holes are home
to Cave Morays (4) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 4, HP: 2x18,
16, 10, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8, who will attack when a
victim enters their kill-zone. Inside the backpack are
a Runestone of Curing, Runestone of Good Luck, and
a Silver Holy Symbol of Dhurindain inlaid with Gold
(400gp).
14. The Primary Passage descends downward
approximately 60 feet and leads northeast from
Entrance C toward S10 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
There are numerous partial collapses along both walls
and the ceiling of this passageway.
15. Guardroom: The portcullis of this guardroom
is in the up position. The lever is on the western wall
near the archway. There is a 1-3 on d6 chance it has
rusted and is inoperable. Black Orc Warriors (2) AL:
LE, AC: 4 (Half Plate), HD: 3+3, HP: 16 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Bill-Guisarme (1d10), Scimitar (1d8),
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 4d6cp, 2d8+1sp,
1d10+1ep, and 1d8gp each, guard this position. There
is a 1-2 on d6 chance they are being whipped by a
Black Orc Warband Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate
and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 30, #AT: 1, Weapon: Halberd
(1d10), Scimitar (1d8), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
4d8+1sp, 2d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d4pp, for disobedience
and not paying attention at their post. He has a helmet
fashioned of dwarf skulls. There are three single arrow
slits that overlook Room 14.
16. Battlements: This parapet is 20 feet off the floor
of Room 14. There is one Black Orc Warrior AL: LE,
AC: 4 (Chain and Shield), HD: 3+3, HP: 22, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Scimitar (1d8) and Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), Treasure: 4d6cp, 2d8+1sp, 1d10+1ep,
and 1d8gp, and a bag of dwarf fingers, on duty. He
was recently beaten by the warband leader in Room 15
and is alert at his post. The two side chambers contain
three heavy crossbows (and 30 bolts) and 10 spears,
respectively.
17. Guardroom: This guardroom has five arrow slits to
observe Room 14. There are two Black Orc Warriors
AL: LE, AC: 4 (Chain and Shield), HD: 3+3, HP: 22,
16, #AT: 1, Weapon: both have Scimitar (1d8) and
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Treasure: 4d6cp,
2d8+1sp, 1d10+1ep, and 1d8gp, asleep at their post
in the side chambers. The side chambers contain
makeshift beds of furs and smelly rothe hides. The orcs
are unaware of the secret door.
18. Guardroom: The portcullis of this guardroom is
in the down position. The lever is located along the
eastern wall adjacent to the archway. Unlike Room 15,
this portcullis functions normally. A group of Black Orc
Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: two with 5 (Chainmail) and
two with 4 (Half Plate), HD: 3+3, HP: 20, 18, 16, 14,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Two with Glaive (1d10), Seax Knife
(1d4+1), and Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts, and two
with Scimitar (1d8) and Hand Axe (1d6). Treasure:
4d6cp, 2d8+1sp, 1d10+1ep, and 1d8gp each, are
seated in a circle playing a dice game. There is a 1-2
on d6 chance one of them (14hp) will peer through an
arrow slit once every turn. Otherwise, he is engrossed
in the game.
19. Battlements: This balcony is 20 feet above the floor
of Room 14. Half the parapets have broken off and
fallen onto the floor (providing no cover). Two Black
Orc Warriors AL: LE, AC: 4 (Chain and Shield), HD:
3+3, HP: 21, 15, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar (1d8) and
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Treasure: 4d6cp,
2d8+1sp, 1d10+1ep, and 1d8gp each, are seated
overlooking the passage behind the short dwarven
parapets. The first small side chamber contains two
beds and the other has three dented shields, an open
barrel of scum-covered water, two heavy crossbows,
and 40 bolts.
20. Guardroom: The orcs garrisoned here have
abandoned their post. The two side chambers contain
four rusty glaives and three Heavy Crossbows with a
total of 30 bolts. There is nothing of value. The orcs are
unaware of the secret doors to Room 21.
21. This chamber has partially collapsed along the
northeastern wall. The orcs have hastily braced the
corner with wooden supports. Under a stone in the
rubble is a Small Silver Anvil and Crown Holy Symbol of
Thaneduhr (400gp). It detects as magical and adds +1
to a single turn attempt per day for cleric of the faith.
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22. A major collapse took place along the northern
wall of this room. The rubble is as high as the 10-foot
ceiling. Water trickles through the rubble and creates a
thin pool of water on the floor.
23. The door to this chamber is made of stone. The
orcs attempted to break it down but were unsuccessful.
Inside is a dais covered in runes. The dais provides a
single random magical effect. Consult the Secondary
Encounter Area Generator (Special Features: Random
Magical Effect).
24. Guardroom: Three black orcs are on sentry duty.
The door is closed as they are squabbling over a bag
of gemstones (Large Broken Red and White Sardonyx
(130gp), a Small Broken Pure Black Onyx (80gp), and
a Very Large Finely Cut Brown Carnelian (205gp).
Black Orc Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC: two with 4 (Chain
and Shield) and one with 4 (Half Plate), HD: 3+3, HP:
23, 20, 16, #AT: 1, Weapon: Two with Scimitar (1d8)
and Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8) and one with
Bill-Guisarme (1d10), Scimitar (1d8), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1), Treasure: 1d10+1ep and 1d8gp. Two have
one gemstone each: Small Broken Cream and White
Bluestone (12gp) and Medium Broken Dark Black Agni
Mani (14gp).
25. Great Shaman’s Chamber: This room is locked.
The shaman possesses the key. This large-vaulted
chamber is the quarters of the Great Shaman of the
White Palm tribe of black orcs. The shaman was forced
by the duergar to occupy this post as a buffer against
any incursion into Galduhr’s Gate.
A mound of furs lies in the northeastern corner of this
room. A Large Dented Metal Chest sits against the
northwestern wall. The Chest is Double Trapped. If the
chest is moved it will pull a wire cleverly disguised up
the wall (1 on d6 passive for a dwarf) connected to a
Deadfall in the ceiling causing 3d6 points of damage
(Dexterity check for half). The second is a Poison Gas
trap (5x5 cloud infront of the chest (Save or Die). The
contents include 321sp, 3284gp, and 234pp. There
is also a Small Coffer inside. The sides of the coffer
are dusted with Contact Poison (Save or Die). Inside
are a collection of magical runestones the shaman
does not understand how to use: Galeb Runestone
(Large), Runestone of Constitution, and a Runestone
of Petrification. The chest also contains a small crude
silver idol of a muscular one-eyed orc (50gp) and the
spellbook of the wizard Lithuniel Greenleaf (Room
41). His spellbook contains four first level spells, three
second level spells, and two third level spells.
26. This room is empty.
27. Sub-Shaman’s Chamber: This room serves as the
personal quarters of the two sub-shamans. There are
two makeshift beds of rothe hides. Under one is a
loose flagstone. Under the stone is a pouch with two
Runestones of Healing and the following gemstones:
Small Flawed Brown-Black Samarskite (90gp) and a
Small Broken Smokey Quartz (80gp).
The room is occupied by Gukt the Orc Sub-Shaman
(CL3/MU3) AL: CE, AC: 7, HD: 6, HP: 20, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Staff +1 (1d6), Sling and 10 Stones +1 (1d6),
and Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/1 and 2/1): Command,
Protection from Good; Hold Person and Magic-Missile,
Spider Climb; Web. Treasure: A Bag with a Small
Broken Deep Green Serpentine (55gp), Huge Flawed
Brown Malacon (140gp), a Large Finely Cut Rainbow
Obsidian (135gp) and a Spellbook, who is praying.
28. This chamber is empty.
29. This long chamber contains seven pillars. Carved
into the pillars are stoic dwarven warriors. Three are
broken and laying on the floor. They show signs of cut
marks and battle. The skeletons of many dead orcs
litter the ground. In the southernmost pillar, near the
floor, is a secret compartment with a Runestone of
Extra-Healing and a Seax Knife +2. The compartment
is opened by depressing and holding a stone for seven
seconds.
30. Silver Axe Hall or the Sacred Temple of Geddinthor:
Great double-doors open into a large, vaulted
chamber that once served as a temple to Geddinthor.
The orcs partially destroyed the 40-foot-tall statue of
the dwarven battle god by chipping the face and body
sheer, and carving a rough visage of their deity. The
arms of the statue still bear the double-hand axes of
mighty Geddinthor. Rubble surrounds the statue, and
the vaulted ceiling has partially collapsed along the
northwestern wall.
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As the PCs enter, Guktog the Black Orc Great Shaman
(F4/CL4) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail +1), HD: 8, HP: 32,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Great Hammer +1 (1d8) and Sling
with 10 Stones (1d4). Spells (3/2): Protection from
Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Curse, Hold
Person. Treasure: Pouch with a Huge Exquisite Pure
Black Onyx (200gp), Huge Average Star Rose Quartz
(150gp), Medium Flawed Orange Carnelian (75gp),
Huge Finely Cut Red and White Sardonyx (180gp),
Very Large Average Red and White Sardonyx (125gp),
Large Broken Brown Carnelian (85gp) Huge Average
Bloodstone (150gp), and two keys (Room 25 and
Chest), will be performing the Rite of Blood. The Rite
of Blood involves the sacrifice of a dwarf (on the altar)
and initiation of three Black Orc Berserker Initiates (F2)
AL: LE, AC: 8, HD: 2, HP: 10 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
two Hand Axes (1d6), two Warhammers (1d6), and
two Seax Knives (1d4+1), into the religious sect of the
berserkers.
Standing alongside the great shaman are Hromag
the Black Orc Berserker Subleader (F4) AL: LE, AC:
8, HD: 4, HP: 25, #AT: 1, Weapon: Dual Hand Axes
(1d6), Treasure: Two Gold Armbands inlaid with Mithril
Filigree (300gp each), and a Polg the Black Orc Sub-
Shaman (CL2/MU2) AL: CE, AC: 7, HD: 4, HP: 12,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Staff (1d6), Sling +1 and 10 Stones
(1d6), and Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/2): Command,
Protection from Good; Magic-Missile, Burning Hands.
Treasure: Electrum Bracers (50gp each), a Pouch with
a Huge Broken Tiger Eye Agate (20gp), Large Flawed
Dark Green Malachite (22gp), Medium Broken Moss
Agate (14gp), Large Regular Orange Sunstone (24gp),
Large Flawed Banded Agate (22gp), and a Spellbook.
Hromag has a horn he will sound to call his leader and
the other warriors to battle. The dwarf on the altar is
old, had his tongue cut out long ago, and is insane.
He bears an arm tattoo of House Cobblestone. Almost
all signs of dwarven craftsmanship have been chipped
away from the altar except a series of geometric lines
and three runestones carved into the altar. Pressing
and holding the center stone will reveal a secret
compartment with four Runestones of Impact.
31. Berserker Barracks: Chambers A-D serve as the
spartan barracks of the black orc berserkers. They
contain beds made of rothe hides.
A. Two Black Orc Berserkers (F2) AL: LE, AC: 8, HD:
2, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: each with two Hand
Axes (1d6), are maintaining their weapons.
B. Empty. The orcs are unaware of the secret door.
C. Two Black Orc Berserker (F2) AL: LE, AC: 8,
HD: 2, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: one with two
Warhammers (1d6), and two Seax Knives (1d4+1), are
sleeping.
D. Three Black Orc Berserkers (F2) AL: LE, AC: 8, HD:
2, HP: 10 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: two with Shortswords
(1d6) and the other with two Seax Knives (1d4+1), are
fighting over dried rothe jerky.
32. False Crypt of Galduhr: The door to this chamber
is made of stone, sealed, and magically trapped with
Hammer Ward. It can only be penetrated by breaking
down the door (see Brick Walls). It bears the symbol
of Galduhr: two upright axes with a door set between
them. Galduhr’s ancestors left three runestones at the
base of the door. They read: “I, Galmura, carved this
runestone to honour my ancestor Galduhr,” “I etched
these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of
my grandfather Galduhr, the Hero of the Pass of Red
Arrows,” “This stone was carved to mark the passing
of my father Galduhr into the hands of the Thaneduhr.
I, Galgeddin, carved these runes,” (Runestone Value:
220+1d2x10gp each).
Four statues of Galduhr line the crypt. At the end of the
chamber, atop a two-tiered dais, rests the (false) skeletal
remains of Galduhr with a great helm and visor that
obscures his face. He wears platemail with two hand
axes crossed over his lap. A thick layer of dust covers
everything in this chamber. His symbol is carved into the
statues and behind his throne. Tapestries, decorated
in a dwarven geometric fashion, still cling to rails to
the right and left of the throne. There are Four coffers
set beside his throne. All are Locked and Trapped with
Poison Needles (Save or Die): 1) 500gp, 2) 100pp, 3)
3 Random Mundane Runestones, 4) Gemstones: Small
Broken Clear Green Zircon (55gp), Huge Flawed Apple
Green Chrysoprase (140gp), Huge Exquisite Pure
Black Onyx (200gp), Huge Average Star Rose Quartz
(150gp), Medium Flawed Orange Carnelian (75gp),
Huge Finely Cut Red and White Sardonyx (180gp).
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The pits in this chamber are 30 feet deep and spiked
(4d6 total damage). Given the thickness of the dust, a
dwarf will not be able to passively detect the pits. As
soon as one of the pits is triggered, the four statues will
animate as Sentinels of the Ancestors AL: N, AC: 3,
HD: 2+2, HP: 16, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6, and repel the
crypt robbers.
Two rounds after they activate, or if the skeletal remains
are touched, the false skeleton of Galduhr will rise
as a 4HD Runestone Skeleton AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 4,
HP: 32, #AT: 2, DMG: Dual Hand Axes (1d6). This
runestone skeleton cannot be turned inside the crypt.
The two runestones embedded into the eye sockets are
a Loadstone and Disintegration.
If the throne is pushed forward from the rear, it will
reveal a flagstone-lined tunnel leading to a trapdoor
in Room 33.
33. Galduhr’s Crypt: The trapdoor from Room 32
opens into a rectangular 60x30 foot chamber. A thick
layer of dust covers the entire room. A 20-foot staircase
leads up to a sarcophagus engraved with the likeness
of Galduhr and his accomplishments as a warrior. If the
lid of the sarcophagus is removed, the secret doors will
open and two Advanced Sentinels of the Ancestors AL:
N, AC: 0, HD: 8, HP: 50, #AT: 2, DMG: 1d6+2 per
attack, carved in the likeness of Galduhr, will defend
his remains.
Inside the sarcophagus lies the remains of the dwarven
warrior-hero. He is clad in Platemail +1 and beside
him are his two Hand Axes +2. In his skeletal hands,
he holds Galduhr’s Runestone (see Rooms 1-2). Note
that the runestone provides its bearer +2 on all saving
throws.
34. This large reservoir is filled with dark clear water.
The water drips into the reservoir from a system in the
ceiling. The reservoir is 30 feet deep.
There are three random items of value that can be
found amongst rubble, debris, etc., were thrown or
fell in over time. One item can be found (3 total) for
every 1d4+1 attempts made to the bottom. Consult the
Random Treasure Tables in the Secondary Encounter
Area Generator (three total).
35. The dust-covered skeletal remains of a battle took
place in this corridor long ago.
There are 1d6 skeletal dwarves and 1d6+6 skeletal
orcs scattered down the hallway. It will take three turns
to search the remains.
There is a 1-3 on d6 chance of Treasure Type I-VI and a
1 on d6 chance of 1d3 random mundane runestones,
alongside rusty orc blades and dwarven axes and
hammers.
A. This chamber is empty. The black orcs are unaware
of the secret door.
B. This chamber is empty.
C. This chamber has almost completely collapsed.
Water trickles in from the northeastern wall.
D. The torchlight of the party will reflect metal that
appears to cover a 2x2 foot section of the floor near
the eastern wall (partially dissolved dwarven shields).
A Large Gray Ooze AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 5, HP: 37, #AT:
1, DMG: 2d8, found its way through the walls and into
this chamber. It sits atop a ledge just inside the archway
awaiting its prey. There is nothing of value.
36. The southwestern corner of this room has collapsed,
and water slowly trickles in. The dampness has given rise
to mold and bright green phosphorescent mushrooms.
The mushrooms have a poignant and off-putting
smell but possess healing properties. A total of 1d4+4
mushrooms can be harvested and heal 1d4+1 hit
points each. In addition, there is a 1 on d6 chance per
mushroom that they can also cure disease and insanity.
A dwarf may (1 on d6) be able to identify the fungus
as a Gundgathol Trumpet. Note that eating more than
three in one day will require a saving throw versus
Death or the imbiber will lose one point of constitution.
37. The stone doors to this crypt are sealed (treat as
Bricked Walls). The chamber has a small collapse
along its northwestern corner. The chamber is covered
in burial alcoves:
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Burial Alcoves: (100): Square (1x1 foot)
Contents: Three Mundane Runestones, Runestone
of Protection +1, Runestone of Shielding, 343pp,
and the following gemstones a Medium Exquisite
Dark Green Malachite (42gp), Huge Flawed Moss
Agate (26gp), Very Large Flawed Pale Blue Frost
Agate (24gp), Huge Broken Deep Blue Azurite
(20gp), Huge Finely Cut Orange Sunstone (38gp),
Large Exquisite Pale Green Variscite (44gp), and
a Medium Exquisite Pale Yellow Citrine (175gp).
38. This huge, vaulted chamber is supported by seven
large columns with carved relief (dwarven warriors).
The columns are in disrepair and the floor is littered
with rubble (hazardous terrain). The chamber is lit,
by sun and the moon, via a lightbox at the top of the
ceiling. As sun rises in the east, a beam of light shines
on a keyhole (the secret door on the western wall). The
beam slowly moves across the floor until it reaches the
eastern wall. At exactly noon, the beam highlights a
tiled section of floor in the center of the room (currently
covered in rubble). If the rubble is cleared, it will reveal
a floor tile that depicts an axe-shaped key. Breaking the
tile will reveal the key beneath it. The key not only opens
the secret door but also opens the secret door located
in one of the pillars. Inside the pillar is a stone ledge
with a scroll and two runestones. The map notes the
two passages into Room 37 and the location of two of
the four pit traps. The stones are a Runestone of Magic
Detection and a Runestone of Protection +2.
39. This room is empty. The chamber connects to a secret
door (4 feet tall) that cannot be opened by mundane or
magical means without Galduhr’s Runestone (located
in Room 33). The secret doors are so expertly hidden
that even a dwarf would have difficulty spotting them
passively (must roll a 1 followed by a 1-3 on d6).
40. Guardroom: Black Orc Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC: 4
(Half Plate), HD: 3+3, HP: 19, 17, 16, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Two with Military Fork (1d10), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), Dagger (1d4), and one with Broadsword
(1d6+1) and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 4d6cp,
2d8+1sp, 1d10+1ep, and 1d8gp each, are on guard
in this room. They are bored and are likely (1-4 on d6)
to be engaged in pushing match.
41. Prison Cells: The black orcs keep prisoners in the
cells along the northern wall. These prisoners will either
be shipped down to P4: The Black Pit to work the mines
or sacrificed in the temple (Room 30).
There are currently Black Orc Warriors (2) AL: LE, AC:
4 (Half Plate), HD: 3+3, HP: 25, 19, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Scimitar (1d8) and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
2d20gp each, guarding the cells. The larger of the two
has the cell keys.
A. This cell contains Lithuniel Greenleaf, a Level 4
Elven Magic-User. She currently has 4hp (14) and the
following ability scores: S 10, I 18, W 12, D 15, C 11,
Ch 8. Lithuniel was once acknowledged as one of the
most beautiful among her kind, but the orcs burned her
with fire. She has a strong spirit but may never recover
from her torture in Gundgathol.
B. This cell contains the bodies of three decomposing
dwarven slaves.
C. Fingo Ticklebottom, a Level 4 Halfling Thief. Fingo
is near death. He is normally a cheery optimist who
claims (despite being 3’2”) to be the “tallest halfling in
the world.” He has the following statistics: S 10, I 13, W
12, D 15, C 15, Ch 10 and HP: 2 (18).
D. Durgro Broadaxe, a Level 2 Fighter/Level 2 Thief,
currently has 3hp (18) and the following ability scores:
S 15, I 11, W 9, D 15, C 4, Ch 12. Durgro is a young
dwarf whose family fled Gundgathol. His torture at
the hands of his captors and the state of his sacred
homeland has made him extremely vengeful. He swore
a life-vendetta to Geddinthor to kill all black orcs.
42. This room is empty. Screams can be heard from
Room 43 and laughter from Room 45.
43. Torture Chamber: The walls of this chamber are
lined with manacles and chains. There are three corpses
(all dwarves) still attached and one living. Kalduric
Longbeard is very near death. A Black Orc Warband
Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5,
HP: 34, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar (1d8) and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: Bag with gemstones: Small Average
Red and White Sardonyx (75gp), Very Large Exquisite
Brown-Black Samarskite (175gp), and a Large Exquisite
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Clear Green Peridot (155gp), is currently whipping the
last remaining breaths from Kalduric. With each lash,
Kalduric screams in pain.
He was part of a patrol into Gundgathol over 50 years
ago. The patrol penetrated as far as the Lower Halls
when they were ambushed and separated. Eventually
Kalduric was brought here. He knows of Galduhr’s
Runestone and the secret entrance (Room 1 to Room
39). He will utter “The secret door...Galduhr’s stone...
the crypt” and die.
44. This room is exceptionally dark. A feeling of death
and loss may (1 on d6) cause a dwarf pause. Inside
are the skeletal remains of five dwarves cornered and
slaughtered during the great exodus. They have risen
as Shadows (5) AL: CE, AC: 7, HD: 2+2, HP: 16, 14,
13, 2x12, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d4 + Special, and linger
near their remains. One of the skeletons still clutches its
Warhammer +1.
45. Barracks: A group of Black Orc Warriors (6) AL:
LE, AC: 5 (Chainmail), HD: 3+3, HP: three with 21
and three with 17, #AT: 1, Weapon: three with Battle
Axe (1d8), Scimitar (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
three with Scimitar (1d8) and Hand Axe (1d6). Treasure:
2d8+1sp, 1d10+1ep, and 2d8gp each, have formed a
circle while two of their number wrestle.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance when the PCs approach
the room that the wrestling will become a brawl. Their
weapons lean against the walls of the room.
46. This chamber is empty.
47. Berserker Leader Quarters: Glog the Black Orc
Berserker Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 8, HD: 5, HP: 32,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Dual Scimitars (1d8), Treasure: Gold
Arm Bands inlaid with Mithril (300gp each) and a Chest
Key, is talking to Ogbog the Orc Shaman (CL2/MU2)
AL: CE, AC: 7, HD: 3, HP: 12, #AT: 1, Weapon: Staff
(1d6), Sling and 20 Stones (1d6), and Dagger +1 (1d4).
Spells (2/2): Command, Protection from Good, Magic-
Missile, Burning Hands, Treasure: Electrum Bracers
Inlaid with Rubies (75gp each), about the need to hunt
for food in the nearby passages of Gundgathol.
If the horn is sounded from Room 30, they will respond.
The room is spartan except for a Small Chest (Locked
and Trapped with a Poison Needle, Save or Die).
The Chest contains the following: 45sp, 68gp, and
Small Flawed White or Blue Moonstone (90gp),
Medium Finely Cut Flecked Aventurine (155gp), Very
Large Finely Cut Pure Black Onyx (205gp), Small Finely
Cut Flecked Aventurine (130gp). In addition, there is
the Crystal Runestone (see P1: The Lower Halls, Room
117).
The orcs are unaware of the secret door.
48. Two Black Orc Berserkers (F2) AL: LE, AC: 8,
HD: 2, HP: 12, #AT: 1, Weapon: one with two Maces
(1d6) and one with two Flails (1d6), Treasure: None,
stand guard at this location. They are Glog’s personal
bodyguard.
49. This chamber contains fur beds. The guards that
occupy the room are in Room 48.
Entrance D: The Forgotten
Stairway of Kalbandur
In the early days of Gundgathol, the dwarves carved an
entrance several hundred feet above the ground along
the western edge of the Eternal Mountains.
They named the entrance after the hero Kalbandur of
House Hammerhand and enchanted the doors with
rune magic. The dwarves crafted a broad zigzagging
staircase down to the edge of the Fargone Forest to
facilitate access to the western lands and trade.
Since the exodus of the dwarves, a mountain slide
destroyed the carved stone staircase and it was never
replaced. Instead, something, or someone, cut rough-
hewn stairs up to Kalbandur’s Door.
The stairway is slick, vertical in the extreme (rising at a
75-degree angle) and bombarded with perilous wind
and weather.
In addition, giant bald eagles soar above the western
edge of the mountains and nest in the rocky outcroppings
above the doors. This entrance was abandoned long
ago. Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #6.
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Stairway of Kalbandur: Random Monsters
1 Black Orc Warband
2 Troll Warband
3 Giant Scorpions (1d3)
4 Giant Jumping Spiders (1d6)
5 Dwargoyle (1d2)
6 Ghasts (1d6)
Referee’s Notes: The Forgotten Stairs of Kalbandur
are approximately 48 hours march from the town
of Hamelet/Durnagald (subject to route). The
entrance is designed for character levels 3-5.
1. Doors of Kalbandur: The Doors of Kalbandur sit on
a windswept ledge almost 300 feet above the ground.
The stone double-doors are seven feet tall and each
door is five feet wide.
Despite being heavily worn and battered by weather, the
doors are still decorated in dwarven geometric patterns
and the crest of the Kingdom of Dwarrow is engraved
above the doors. The mithril outline of the entrance
glows softly in moonlight. The doors are engraved with
the following:
Atop the stair, where eagles soar
Rests Kalbandur’s forgotten door
The entrance to our mountain hame
Is hidden in the ancient frame
The doors are impregnable by all means, mundane
and magical. They can be opened by the Ring of
House Stoneborn, the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords,
or the password riddle answer: Alban (the name of
Kalbandur’s father hidden on the Character Sheet)
Giant Eagles (6) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 4, HP: 25, 24,
23, 22, 16, 14, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/2d6, nest in
the outcroppings high above the doors. PCs will likely
(1-3 on d6) see them soaring and circling above the
mountains in the vicinity of the doors. The eagles may
(1-2 on d6) attack if the PCs linger for longer than
several hours.
2. The Doors of Kalbandur open into a large entrance
chamber with two staircases, both long and broad,
leading upward to the east. Two alcove chambers are
located to the immediate right and left of the doors.
Each contains a small staircase leading up to a statue:
Kalbandur stands to the north and Alban to the south.
The chamber is covered in thick dust and several large
pieces of stone have fallen from the ceiling. Show
Dwarrowdeep Illustration #7.
3. A large seven-foot single stalagmite stands in the
center of this passage. There are six 2-3 foot stalagmites
within ten feet.
The large stalagmite is Gluklaktoc the Storoper AL:
CE, AC: 0, HD: 6, HP: 45, #AT: 6, DMG: See entry.
Gluklaktoc has positioned himself to take advantage
of prey that creep and crawl back and forth along the
primary passage. Gluklaktoc will wait until the PCs are
within 20 feet before he will open his large eye and
unfurl his tentacles. His natural rock-like camouflage
makes it near impossible to spot him even in partial
light (1 on d6). He speaks his own language, duergar,
and dwarf. To allow the party to pass, he will demand
tribute in the form of 1d3+1 1,000gp in gemstones. He
may consider jewelry but will demand a slightly larger
amount. Gluklaktoc is not particularly intelligent and
may be coerced (subject to a particularly strong role-
play arguments at the table).
Inside his stomach are the following gemstones: Medium
Exquisite Dark Green Alexandrite (550gp), Very Large
Average Lustrous White Pearl (500gp), Small Finely
Cut Dark Green Alexandrite (300gp), Small Flawed
Deep Yellow Amber (170gp), Huge Broken Deep
Crimson Ruby (2,450gp), and a Very Large Average
Pale Blue Opal (2,200gp). In addition, there are 1d2
random runestones and a Stalagmite Runestone and a
Runestone of Invulnerability.
The Primary Passage descends downward approximately
60 feet and leads east from Entrance D toward S18
on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. There are numerous
partial collapses along both walls and the ceiling of this
passageway. The rusted armour and skeletons of both
mountain dwarves and duergar are littered across the
passage.
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4. The door to this chamber was burned out long ago.
There are four dwarven statues and the dust-covered
skulls and bones of dwarves and orcs. The statues
appear as rough-hewn warriors at a glance. Closer
inspection reveals they are made of runestones. The
eastern-most statue is a Runestone Golem AL: N,
AC: 3, HD: 7, HP: 40, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d10. If any of
the statues are touched, or if any attempt is made to
remove the runestones, the golem will attack. One of
the stones that constitutes the golem is a key for Room
39 (the other is located in Room 9).
5. This chamber contains a narrow, collapsed stairwell
leading downward. The stairwell leads to a lost level
and is impassible.
6. This room is empty.
7. This chamber has partially collapsed in the
southeastern corner. Located in the rubble, (four turns of
searching, check for random monsters) is a Wardstone
(Magic).
8. The doors to this room are open and the chamber
is empty.
9. This catacomb chamber is lined with burial niches
and alcoves. A thick layer of dust and cobwebs
cover everything. Randomly determine the depth and
characteristics of the pits using the Random Pit Table
Subtable in the Secondary Encounter Area Generator.
Burial Alcoves: (343) Square with Bones/ Urns.
Contents: Copper and Silver Earrings (50gp),
Platinum Bracelet (350gp), Dented Silver Goblet
(50gp), 1 Random Magical Runestone, 1 Random
Mundane Runestone, 215ep, 75pp, and the
following Gemstones: Medium Finely Cut Cream
and White Bluestone (32gp), Very Large Regular
Pale Blue Frost Agate (26gp), Medium Exquisite
Silkstone (42gp), Huge Exquisite Deep Blue
Azurite (48gp), Huge Flawed Tiger Eye Agate
(26gp), Huge Broken Banded Agate (20gp), Large
Regular Silkstone (24gp), Medium Finely Cut Pale
Yellow Citrine (115gp), Huge Finely Cut Red and
White Sardonyx (180gp).

Burial Niches: (49) Rectangular with Full Skeletons.
Contents: 15 Crossbow Bolts +1, 1 Random Magic
Runestone, 1 Random Mundane Runestone,
209gp, ten Silver Ingots worth 10gp each, and
the following Gemstones: Huge Finely Cut Light
Blue Lapis Lazuli (38gp), Large Exquisite Pale
Green Variscite (44gp), Huge Flawed Light Pink
Rhodochrosite (26gp), Huge Average Brown-
Black Samarskite (150gp).
A. A burial niche cut into the western wall contains a
dwarven skeleton in rusty platemail with a Hand Axe
+2 across his chest. He has the Second Runestone Key
to Room 39 in a pouch at his side.
10. The walls of this chamber are decorated in
breathtaking dwarven geometric art patterns. Despite
the dust and the cobwebs, the beauty, craftsmanship,
and grandeur of old Gundgathol is obvious, even
momentarily.
11. A tiny beam of light from a lightbox shines onto a
statue of Kalbandur in the hallway. At noon, the beam
of light highlights a keyhole, cleverly disguised on the
statue, that will open Room 12. The key is located in
Room 28C.
12. The door is made of stone and sealed. The door
cannot be opened by means mundane or magical. The
statue in Room 11 can unlock the door.
Inside are seven metal dwarven facemasks. Four have
corroded and are useless. Three detect as magical.
They are two-use magic items but retain their gold piece
value. The first, made of silver, depicts a screaming
bearded face (Scare: 100gp). The second, made of
gold, depicts a stoic face (Cursed: Cannot remove or
speak, 150gp). The third, made of Platinum, depicts the
face of Thaneduhr (Bless: 200gp).
13. This room is empty. Water trickles in from the partial
collapse along the western wall.
14. The door to this chamber is ajar and sand from the
chamber has spilled under the door. The southeastern
corner of the room has partially collapsed. Sand has
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covered the floor from the collapse and two Sandlings
AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 4, HP: 26, 23, #AT: 1, DMG:
1d12+3, nest in the chamber. The following items are
poking out of the sand: a Gold Goblet (50gp), Silver
Seax Scabbard (35gp), and a Runestone of Speed.
15. The door to this chamber is trapped with a Swinging
Ball (1d6 per level, Dexterity Check to half the damage).
16. Guardroom: This guardroom has been long
abandoned. Bones and rusty armour of dwarves and
duergar litter the floor. The duergar left two Dwargoyles
AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP: 31, 25, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG:
one with Stone Hammer (1d12) and one without
1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4, as guards. If they see torchlight or
hear the party approach, they will enter rooms A and E,
close the doors, and attack with surprise. If not, they will
assume a statue-like position near the archways and
attack as the party enters or leaves.
17. Guardroom: This chamber is empty. However,
chambers A and C are trapped. The first with Contact
Poison on the door ring (Save or Die) and the second
with a mounted Crossbow-Tripwire on the back wall
(1d8 damage, 1 on d6 the mechanism fails). Chamber
B has three normal rats that will disappear into cracks
in the walls.
18. This defensive position with low battlements is 20
feet above the main passage to the north. It commands
the passage below it. Two dwarven skeletons, looted
and with rusty armour, were slain here long ago and
are covered in thick, heavy dust and cobwebs.
19. This large chamber is supported by four large
columns, two of which have partially collapsed. Two
statues, Kalbandur and Alban Hammerhand, stand
opposite double-doors along the southern wall.
Hanging from the top of the ceiling are Rust Bats (6)
AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: See
entry. A dwarf or gnome may (1 on d6) be able to smell
their guano that covers a small rubble pile in the center
of the floor.
20. The mechanism to open this chamber is a lever
hidden behind a flagstone to the right of the door. The
short hallway opens into a 20x20 room with a stone
sarcophagus. The lid of the sarcophagus is trapped
(Poison Gas fills the room, Save or Die). Inside is a
5HD Runestone Skeleton AL: N, AC: 2, HD: 5, HP: 32,
#AT: 1, DMG: Great Hammer +1 (1d8). The skeleton is
clad in platemail and shield. His grave goods include:
Electrum Torc (125gp), a Gold Ring inlaid with Mithril
(300gp), and three Gold Beard Rings (50gp each).
21. The ceiling of this chamber was braced with now-
rotting wooden beams. The entire chamber is on the
verge of collapse (check for collapse every other round
with 1-4 on d6 indicating a collapse resulting in 3d6
points of damage and a random monster roll). Water
drips in from the ceiling and the floor is slick (hazardous
terrain).
A. The door to this secret chamber opens by pushing
the wall backwards. Three Small Silver Boxes (3x3
inches, 15gp each) sit on a dust-covered ledge along
the eastern wall. The boxes are marked as “Sacred
Earth” in dwarven runes. The first contains dark, fertile
earth that will immediately sprout giant mushroom
overgrowth in a 30x30 foot section. The second is light,
dry earth that will wither overgrowth in the same space.
The third functions as per the spell Entangle. They are
one use magic items. A small sprinkle of sacred earth
will discern their use.
22. This chamber is empty. Water leaks under the door
to the north.
23. The stone door to this chamber is sealed. The
chamber has partially collapsed along the northwestern
corner and the eastern wall. The glint of gold can be
seen in the northwestern corner (Ring 20gp). The stone
busts of seven dwarves from House Longbeard sit in
small alcoves around the room. One of the stone busts
detects as magical. It can cast Great Shout (x2), Wall
of Fog (x2) and will serve as a Bag of Holding (500gp).
It has an AC5, 3HP, and weighs 50 pounds. The
activation word is Dural Longbeard (written in runes
along the back of the neck).
24. This large, vaulted, rectangular chamber is trapped
with numerous pits (randomly determine the depth and
characteristics of the pits using the Random Pit Table
Subtable in the Secondary Encounter Area Generator).
Two statues of Kalbandur, standing tall and proud,
bracket a sarcophagus along the southern wall. The
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axes of the statues cross above the sarcophagus and
their eyes are Large Rubies (1,000gp each). The two
statues are magically trapped with Runes of Dhurindain.
When the sarcophagus is approached the western
statue will bellow in Dwarvish, “Begone Tomb Robbers!
I, Kalbandur, curse you from the afterlife!” At the same
time, the eastern statue will open its mouth and issue
an Insect Plague toward the sarcophagus. The effect
of the plague is akin to the spell Confusion (Level 4
Magic-User). All those who save manage to weather
the effect. Those who fail panic and flee in a random
(1d8) direction at full speed. There is a 1-4 on d6
chance PCs drop anything in hand. Be sure to note the
placement of PCs relative to concealed pit traps prior
to the encounter.
Sarcophagus contains a dwarven skeleton in Platemail
+1 with random Mundane Runestones over its eyes.
Both his hands grasp the Seax of Beagnoth (see New
Magic Items). Inside the sarcophagus is a small Silver
Coffer with the following Gemstones: Small Average
Brown Malacon (75gp), Very Large Average Red
and White Sardonyx (125gp), Huge Finely Cut White
Chalcedony (180gp), Very Large Flawed Clear Rock
Crystal (115gp), Small Flawed Brown Jasper (65gp),
Large Average Black Pearl (400gp), Very Large Flawed
Brown-Green Garnet (470gp), Very Large Average
Red Garnet (500gp), Huge Exquisite Yellow-Green
Chrysoberyl (850gp), and a Large Broken Pale Blue
Opal (1,450gp).
25. A 20x20 foot water reservoir dominates this
chamber. The edge of the reservoir is beautifully carved
with dwarven geometric knotwork. The knotwork along
the northern edge is covered in normal mold and
Purple Moss AL: N, AC: N/A, HD: 2, HP: 10, #AT:
Sleep, DMG: Special. In addition, a Water Weird AC:
5, HD: 4+4, HP: 32, #AT: 1, DMG: Special, lurks in the
basin. The weird will wait to determine if its prey will fall
asleep prior to raising itself up and drowning helpless
victims. Inside the shallow (4 feet deep) reservoir are
the following: 473sp, 391gp, a Visored Helm inlaid
with Gold (100gp), a Bone Comb inlaid with Platinum
(300gp), and a Hexagonal Dwarven Shield +1.
26. This square 40x40 foot chamber has partially
collapsed along the northwestern corner and southern
wall. The floor immediately inside the secret door is
trapped with a pressure plate and floor spears (1d6
points of damage per level, Dexterity Check to half the
damage).
27. Guardroom: Two Dwargoyles AL: CE, AC: 5, HD:
4, HP: 31, 25, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG: both with Stone
Hammers (1d12), were commanded by the duergar to
guard this location and report on any incursions.
Side Chambers A, B, and D contain rotting and broken
crates and barrels. Chamber C contains a Black
Witches’ Butter AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 1, HP: 5, #AT: 1,
DMG: See entry, and E contains rusty shields and axes
covered in Cinnamon Mold AL: N, AC: Always hit, HD:
2, HP: 14, #AT: 1 (Spores), DMG: 2d6+1d6.
28. Guardroom: This guardroom is empty. The door to
A has been kicked in and the chamber is empty. The
interior of Room B is covered in Brown Mold AL: N,
AC: Always Hit, HD: 2, HP: 12, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d8,
and Room C contains two dwarven warrior skeletons
pierced with spears. Their bodies have been looted.
One still has a Key (see Room 11 and 12).
29. Guardroom: This guardroom was abandoned long
ago. The skeletons of dwarves and duergar litter the
floor. Side Chambers A and D contain broken barrels
and mold. C and E are skeleton closets. There is a 1 on
d6 chance of 1 random gem or jewelry in C or E. The
door to B was broken down and the chamber is empty.
30. This room is empty. The door was burned down
long ago.
31. This chamber was once Master Jeweler Kordal
Longbeard’s secret gem workshop. Now it is covered
in a thick layer of dust. On a short table along the
southern wall are a series of small tools used to cut
gemstones. They include a small grinding wheel, tile
nippers, small saws, and three magnifying glasses.
One of the magnifying glasses is the Eyeglass of House
Longbeard (see New Magic Items).
32. The door to this chamber is covered in Brown Mold
AL: N, AC: Always Hit, HD: 2, HP: 12, #AT: 1, DMG:
2d8. The mold is difficult to see from more than five
feet away (1 on d6).
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A. This side chamber is empty except for a thin ledge
immediately above the archway. Resting on the ledge
are 1d3 random Runestones and a Runestone of
Extra-Healing.
33. The door to this chamber was burned out long ago.
The western and southern walls have partially collapsed.
A Giant Rat Horde (50) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 1d4hp,
HP: 15x4, 20x3, 15x2, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3, has piled
garbage and debris on top of the rubble and created
a massive nest. A Very Large Giant Rat (2HD, 12hp,
DMG: 1d6+1) leads the horde. They have burrowed
small holes out of this chamber into the hallways to
the north and east - both to the cliff face and into
other rooms (too small for any PC). If the rubbish pile
is disturbed the rats will teem out to defend their nest.
Treat the horde as an Insect Swarm at first, except the
rats can take damage (quick thinking PCs should use
fire or a spell to redirect the horde from the doorway).
34. This chamber is empty.
35. Kordal Longbeard (Room 31) used this secret
chamber to hide his most precious jewels. The western
wall is covered in 49 4x4 inch holes three feet deep.
There is a 1-2 chance on d4 a hole is empty, 1 on d4
chance of a trap, and 1 on d4 chance of a random
gemstone. For gems use the Random Gemstone Table
in the Secondary Encounter Area Generator. However,
use the Levels 4-7 Treasure Value and there is a 1-4 on
d8 chance of a random gem of exceptional value. For
traps use the following table:
Random Trap and Result*
1-3 Blade (1d4)
Mechanical Jaws
4-5
(1d6, Save versus Death or lose hand)
Poison Needle
6
(1d2, Save versus Death or Die)
*Damage/level of the player character.
36. The door of this room is trapped with a tripwire and
deadfall stone just inside the door. The stone will crush
the first entrant for 2d6 points of damage (Dexterity
Check for half).
37. The cliff face along the northwestern corner of this
room has eroded and a beam of exterior light shines
through at the end of each day. There is nothing else
of value.
38. This room contains a small forge. Tools, now rusty,
are strewn on the floor. The entire chamber is covered
in thick dust and cobwebs. A small hexagonal-shaped
well sits in the southeastern corner.
39. The double doors to this room are made of stone
and sealed. The symbol of House Longbeard is carved
across the two doors. Each door contains a small
depression for the insertion of a runestone key. The first
is located in Room 4 (as part of the Runestone Golem)
and the other is located in Room 9. The doors can be
broken down with sledgehammers and iron spikes.
A sarcophagus once stood in the center of this crypt.
However, a massive collapse in the center of the 20-foot
ceiling destroyed the sarcophagus and spread rubble,
both large and small, across the entire chamber. Large
tapestries, once rich and majestic, lay in rotted moldy
piles along each wall. Spears (14) and shields (7) lean
against the walls of the room.
The spirit of Ghurandal, Son of Ghurndan, Grandson
of Ghundallin Longbeard lingers here. If the doors
to his crypt were opened with the runestone keys,
Ghurandal may engage with a dwarven character,
he may even show deference to a dwarven cleric, and
provide oblique reference to Room 40 or 43 before
fading away. If the doors of his crypt were broken
down, Ghurandal will slowly manifest as an eerie green
Greater Crypt Shade AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 45,
#AT: 1, DMG: 1d10, and defend his crypt by swirling
and throwing rubble and debris at the PCs. Every other
round Ghurandal receives an additional attack. He will
manipulate his swirling spirit and hurl a spear or shield
at a PC for 1d6+2 points of damage.
Underneath the rubble pile (12 turns) is the destroyed
sarcophagus and Ghurandal’s remains. At his head
is a damaged Silver Coffer (25gp) and his personal
collection of gems and jewels: Medium Exquisite Bright
Yellow Microlite (550gp), Huge Average Pale Brown
Cassiterite (600gp), Large Exquisite Violet Garnet
(650gp), Large Finely Cut Blue Aquamarine (500gp),
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Large Exquisite Transparent Ziose (650gp), Large
Average Clear Blue-White Diamond (1,700gp), Large
Flawed Translucent Star Ruby (1,600gp) and a Huge
Flawed Clear Blue-White Diamond (2,600gp).
40. The door to this chamber was made of stone. It
now lies broken in pieces. Two statues, one devoted
to Kalbandur and the other to his father Alban, were
defaced by the duergar with chisels and sledgehammers.
A 20-foot staircase leads up to a great throne. The
skeletons of three duergar lay on the floor.
The throne is magical and retains one last vestige of its
power before dissipating forever. Any evil character that
sits on the throne must Save versus Death or die. The
first mountain dwarf to sit on the throne will permanently
increase his or her Constitution by one, and any good-
aligned non-dwarf that sits on the throne will increase
his or her hit points by 1d4 permanently.
41. Hall of Records: The chamber was looted long ago
and is in disarray. In addition, there are two collapses
along the northwestern and eastern walls. The floor
is littered with burnt books and scrolls, destroyed
runestones, and the skeletons of dwarves and duergar.
Everything is covered in thick dust and cobwebs.
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 127.
Items of Value: 1d2 Mundane Runestones,
1 Cleric Scroll with 1d4 Level 2 Spells, a Gold
Torc (100gp), a Silver Disc Broach (35gp), and
a Runestone of Missile Attraction, Kalbandur’s
Warstone.
Two monsters have oozed their way through cracks into
this chamber in the hope of finding food. An Ochre
Jelly AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 5, HP: 35, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d6
is hidden behind the rubble pile to the west and two
Amber Jellies AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP: 18, 16, #AT:
1, DMG: 1d6, hang from the ceiling inside of the door.
42. Four pillars, in the shape of dwarven warriors
partially protrude from the walls of this chamber. They
are covered in dust and cobwebs. There is nothing of
value.
A. There is a tilting floorstone trap just inside the
archway. The trap scores 1d6 points of damage per
level (no save). The room is otherwise empty.
43. A large two-tiered dais stands in the center of this
room. The disintegrated remains of a duergar lay in the
center.
A. This side chamber is empty.
B. This small chamber is home to a Brain Fungus AL:
N, AC: 7, HD: 3, HP: 16, #AT: See entry, DMG: See
entry. In addition to being partially covered by the
archway (+4 bonus to AC) there is also an Icterine
Fungi AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 5, HP: 31, #AT: 1d4*, DMG:
1d8, adjacent to it (+2 bonus to AC). The Brain Fungus
will release its psilocybin spore magic-like effects into
the air in the hope of drawing prey into the failing
tentacles of the Icterine Fungi. Scattered across the
floor are several decomposing creatures and bodies.
The following treasure can be found: a Small Broken
Clear Green Zircon (55gp), Medium Flawed Star Rose
Quartz (75gp), Large Broken Apple Green Chrysoprase
(85gp), and a Small Finely Cut Deep Green Serpentine
(105gp), as well as a Bag Runestones of Prayer (1d6),
and 142pp.
C. This secret chamber contains a shelf with three
runestones (Thunderous Deafening, Heroism, Extra-
Healing) and four scrolls (Stonebeard, Blessed Stone,
Circle of Stones, Courage of the Ancestors). A fifth scroll
in dwarvish runes reads: “Alban! Axes of the Dwarves!”
44. The eastern wall of this room has completely
collapsed and is exposed to the eastern passage.
45. A stoic stone statue of Alban Hammerhand stands
on a plinth in the corner of this chamber. This statue is a
Sentinel of the Ancestors AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 2+2, HP:
12, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6. It will only animate if the words
“Alban! Axes of the Dwarves!” are spoken in dwarvish.
The statue will then animate for 1d3 turns per day and
follow the instructions of the dwarf who uttered his
name. The statue will not leave Entrance D.
46. Two dead duergar lay infront of this door. The door
of this chamber is made of stone, sealed, trapped with
spell Hammer Ward that resets once every year. Inside
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is a sarcophagus that contains the remains of Burak
Cobblestone. He was buried with 1d4 pieces of jewelry
and 1d3 random gemstones.
47. This chamber has two burial alcoves along the
southern wall. The duergar emptied and looted the
alcoves and spilt their contents onto the floor. The back
of one of the western alcoves contains Yellow Mold AL:
N, AC: Always hit, HD: 2, HP: 6, #AT: Spores, DMG:
1d6, At the rear of an eastern alcove is a Runestone
Axe Head +2.
48. The two secret side chambers each contain a
Runestone Golem AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 7, HP: 40, #AT:
1, DMG: 1d10.
49. This chamber is empty except for a Winged Hammer
hung on the north wall (see New Magic Items). If the
hammer is removed, the two secret doors will slide
open and golems (Room 48) will activate and attack
the intruders.
Entrance E: Frost Gate
The Frost Gate, so named due to its perpetual exposure
to winter storms, is the only entrance into Gundgathol
along its broad northern border. The entrance is also
called North Gate, or Nurr’s Gate, named after Nurr
of House Tunneltrue. Nurr first discovered the vast
frozen cave system around which the dwarves built
their northern entrance. The Frost Gate is connected to
Kaer-Khelek via a perilous mountain trail overtop the
Eternal Mountains.
The Frost Gate doors can only be opened by Galduhr’s
Runestone, the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords, the Ring of
House Stoneborn, or the Blue Runestone (Room 22).
A large group of dwarves were cut off from escape to
the south during the siege of the duergar. They fled
to this gate, but never escaped. They were killed or
captured.
The duergar understand that attack from the north
through the Frost Gate is the least likely means of
retaking Gundgathol. As a result, they posted only a
small warband of gargoyles and ice trolls to guard
the entrance and report on any incursions. The two
groups can weather the cold much easier than the gray
dwarves and the former are bound magically to their
command. There has been no activity in 250 years at
this gate, and the guards are lax.
The Frost Gate is under the equivalent of a Freeze
Metal spell effect. Player Characters must either dress
appropriately in winter gear, or prepare with spells,
to adventure in the frozen caves. The temperature is
the equivalent of -40 (the point where Celsius and
Fahrenheit meet). Beards and hair will freeze and long
breaths of icy condensation (for living creatures) will fill
the air.
Frost Gate: Random Monsters
1 Ice Troll Warband*
2 Dwargoyle (1d4)
3 Four-Armed Gargoyle (1d4)
4 Ice Spider (1d4) 4 HD
5 Ice Toad (1d4)
6 Ice Snake (1d6)
*Use the standard Troll Warband table and change
standard trolls for ice trolls.
Referee’s Notes: The Frost Gate is several days
march from the town of Hamelet/Durnagald
(subject to route). Note that travelling to this location
in the deepest part of winter is almost impossible
without magical transportation or enhancement.
The entrance is designed for character levels 5-7.
1. The Frost Gate appears like a great dwarven face
covered in snow and ice. The gate provides access to
the tundra of the Frozenfar. The winters are long and
cold on this side of the mountains. The gate can only
be operated a few months of the year.
Exposure to the extreme cold of the Frozenfar, during the
deep months of winter, can lead to death by exposure
in minutes. Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #8.
A secret door is located northeast of the main gate. The
secret door can only be opened by means of the Blue
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Runestone (currently in the belly of the amber bulk in
Room 22).
2. The inside of the entrance is dark and extremely
cold. Several collapses from the ceiling and walls
have taken place, near the gate and further down the
passage. This location may (1-2 on d6) be watched by
the gargoyles in Room 4.
3. Guardroom: Two Ice Trolls AL: CE, AC: 6, HD:
3+3, HP: 21, 18, #AT: 2, DMG: Great Spear (1d8)
or 1d8/1d8, Treasure: Silver Armband 300gp. Are
sleeping on duty.
A. Terrace: This location is empty except for a longbow
and 20 arrows.
B. Two Ice Trolls (2) AL: CE, AC: 6, HD: 3+3, HP: 22,
16, #AT: 2, DMG: Great Spear (1d8) or 1d8/1d8,
Treasure: one with Silver Chain (200gp) and the other
with a Pouch: Very Large Finely Cut Smokey Quartz
(155gp), Large Broken Blue Moonstone (85gp),
Medium Finely Cut Deep Green Serpentine (115gp),
and a Huge Average Brown Jasper (150gp). The trolls
are fighting over old bones and are starving.
C-E. These chambers are empty.
F. An Ice Troll AL: CE, AC: 6, HD: 3+3, HP: 18, #AT: 2,
DMG: Great Hammer +1 (1d8) or 1d8/1d8, Treasure:
57pp, is cleaning his weapon.
4. Guardroom: This chamber is occupied by two Four-
Armed Gargoyles (2) AL: CE, AC: 3, HD: 4+2, HP:
21, 20, #AT: 6, DMG: each with two Longbows and 20
Arrows (1d6) or 1d4x4/1d6/1d8, Treasure: One with
a Very Large Average Pale Green Tourmaline (500gp)
and the other has a Small Flawed Pink Coral (170gp)
and a Medium Finely Cut Black Pearl (400gp). These
gargoyles are likely (1-4 on d6) paying attention at their
post and each is armed with two longbows which allow
them to fire twice per round from their arrow ports.
They are overseen by a Dwargoyle AL: CE, AC: 5,
HD: 4, HP: 25, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG: Stone Hammer
(1d12), Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), or
1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4.
A. Terrace: One Four-Armed Gargoyle AL: CE, AC: 3,
HD: 4+2, HP: 22, #AT: 6, DMG: with two Longbows
and 20 Arrows (1d6) or 1d4x4/1d6/1d8, Treasure:
Gold Neck Chain 300gp, stands on guard along the
battlements of this 20-foot elevation
B. Terrace: One Four-Armed Gargoyle AL: CE,
AC: 3, HD: 4+2, HP: 22, #AT: 6, DMG: with two
Longbows and 20 Arrows (1d6) or 1d4x4/1d6/1d8,
Treasure: 65gp, and a Maggog Gargoyle AL: CE, AC:
5, HD: 4, HP: 18 each, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d6x2/1d8,
Spells (2/2/1): Magic Missile, Shield; Darkness Globe,
Invisibility; Lightning Bolt, Treasure: Gold Medallion
(350gp), stand by along the low battlements of this 20-
foot terrace.
C. An Ice Troll AL: CE, AC: 6, HD: 3+3, HP: 18, #AT:
2, DMG: 1d8/1d8, Treasure: Polar Bear Pelt (500gp),
along with his two pet Winter Wolves AL: NE, AC: 5,
HD: 6, HP: 35, 21, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (bite), have
taken this room as their quarters. The room smells of
wolf urine and troll.
D-F. These chambers are empty.
G. Armoury: This chamber contains three longbows, six
arrow bundles (20 each), and three heavy crossbows
with three quivers of 10 bolts each.
5. This chamber once housed prisoners. The smell is
terrible. The room is empty.
6. This chamber is empty. Broken bits of wood and
barely recognizable dwarven bas relief are all that
remain of the room’s former glory.
A. On a narrow ledge above the door are the following
items covered in dust: Runestone of Curing, a Bag with
Runestones of Impact (3), and a Runestone of Location.
PCs will not notice the ledge unless they explicitly state
they are looking up.
7. The sounds of growling and roaring, followed by evil
laughter, can be heard from the hallway. An Ice Troll
Warband Leader AL: CE, AC: 2 (with Shield +1), HD:
6+3, HP: 38, #AT: 2, DMG: 1d8/1d8, Treasure: Two
Black Opal Rings (200gp each), Red Dragon Scale
Shield +1 (+4 on saves versus fire-based attacks), Stone
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Warrior Figurine 1 (Room 43), is a large specimen with
better armour class and hit dice than the average ice
troll. He is currently taunting a Polar Bear AL: N, AC:
6, HD: 6, HP: 15 (33), #AT: 3, DMG: 1d3/1d3/1d6,
tied to a stake in the southern corner of the room. This
practice is called baiting. The bear is wounded and
will ferociously attack the warband leader if given the
opportunity. If the party heals the bear, it may (subject
to the referee’s discretion) join the party until it can
free itself to the Frozenfar. The bear has an exceptional
sense of smell.
8. This room contains a 20x30 foot heated reservoir.
The room is completely obscured with steam and
visibility is reduced to zero unless the double doors
are held open for any length of time. The reservoir is
heated by ancient cleric runic magic along the edge.
9. The door to this chamber is open. Three stone
mouths are carved into the eastern wall. They have
been partially defaced with chisels and hammers.
10. A large Crystalline Cluster has grown in the
dark, cold recesses of this side-chamber. Crystalline
Cluster (Blue) AL: N, AC: 0, HD: 6, HP: 35, #AT: See
entry, DMG: See entry. The tone emitted by this large
specimen lasts for 3d4+1 rounds.
11. The western wall of this room has collapsed. The
room is empty.
12. The door to this chamber was destroyed long ago.
Bits of broken wood and stone are scattered across the
ground.
13. The skeletons of two Gundgathol dwarves lie
back-to-back half-covered in ice. Someone, at some
point, placed runestones over their eyes. If searched,
they will rise as 4HD Runestone Skeletons (3) AL: N,
AC: 3 (Plate), HD: 4, HP: 25 each, #AT: 1, DMG:
Warhammer +1 (1d6), Hand Axe (1d6), and two Seax
Knives (1d4+1), Treasure: Silver Beard Beads (50gp
each), and a Silver Bracer (100gp).
14. The door is made of stone, sealed, and marked
with a very faint glowing symbol of Dhurindain. The
skeletons of three dead duergar lie on the floor in front
of the door.
A huge, partially damaged, 8HD Caryatid Column
AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 8, HP: 51, #AT: 1, DMG: Stone
Hammer (1d12), stands to the west just outside the door
to this chamber. The statue is shaped liked a dwarven
priest in robes.
The statue is inscribed with the Runes of Dhurindain
(Great Shout) down its back. If the door is touched,
the statue will animate and scream “Trespassers!” in
dwarvish with its Great Shout and then attack with its
stone axe.
Inside, the walls are shaped like natural stone. Veins of
silver run through the walls. If closely studied (3 turns)
the veins will depict two Secondary Encounter Areas
from the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map and their subsidiary
passages. The choice of which encounter areas to
reveal is subject to the discretion of the Referee. Three
items rest on a small altar: a Galeb Runestone (Large),
Runestone of Constitution, and a Runestone of Free
Action. This chamber has partially collapsed along its
northern wall.
15. The downward slope at this location descends
approximately 60 feet. It leads southeast from Entrance
E along the Primary Passage toward S37 on the
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
The mouth of the slope provides opportunity for
predators to ambush prey. A group of cold-adapted
Piercers (10) AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 3, HP: 15 each, #AT:
1, DMG: 3d6, hang from the 30-foot ceiling at this
location. In addition, a group of Stalagbites AL: N, AC:
4, HD: 4, HP: 26, 24, 20, 18, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d8,
recently moved into their territory. The stalagbites have
formed a rough picket-line to catch prey moving up
and down the passage. Inside the gut of one of the
stalagbites is the Stone Warrior Figurine 2 (Room 43).
Scattered atop the icy floor of their killzone are the
following: 213sp, 43ep, and 25gp.
16. The ice spiders in Room 17 pushed the remains
of their prey in this dead-end corner. The bones of
dwarves, orcs, and a handful of duergar can be found
in the midden. There is a 1 on d6 chance of 1d3
random treasure items in the pile for every two turns
of searching. The first item found will be Dhurindain’s
Portalstone (Room 34).
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17. A small colony of Ice Spiders are in hibernation
in this chamber. If they sense prey, the ice spiders will
awaken and attack. There are a total of 12: six with
1HD (4hp each), three with 2HD (10hp each), two with
3HD (16hp each), and one with 5HD (35hp). See the
monster entry for variable damage etc.
18. This rough-hewn chamber is empty. The corpses of
three dwarf slaves died here and were partially eaten
before they froze.
19. This chamber is empty. Skittering noises (from
ice spiders) echo from both the eastern and western
hallways.
20. Something shiny gleams from the dark corner of
this chamber. Partially locked in ice, is a single Gauntlet
of Geddinthor.
21. The dead end in this chamber is blocked by a
collapse. Two Rock Clams AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 4, HP:
24, 18, #AT: See entry, DMG: 4d4, have camouflaged
themselves atop the rocks and rubble. Behind the
rubble (18 turns to remove) is a 10x10 foot space.
Along the western wall, a miner long ago carved the
face of Dhurindain into the rock as a good omen. Any
dwarf who prays and leaves a gemstone offering (more
than 100gp value) will receive +1 to his or her primary
ability score permanently.
22. The sound of digging can be heard echoing down
the corridor of this rough-hewn chamber. A blue-
skinned and cold-adapted Amber Bulk AL: CE, AC: 2,
HD: 8+8, HP: 56, #AT: 3, DMG: 3d4/3d4/2d4+2, is
digging a passage to the south. The monster is an apex
predator and is supremely confident of its strength,
mass, and ability to defend itself. Whether it makes noise
or not, other creatures and monsters know to leave it
alone. Inside the belly of the monster are the following:
Large Broken Translucent Star Ruby (1,450gp), Large
Average Light Green Jade (1,700gp), Very Large Finely
Cut King’s Tears (4,700gp), Finely Cut Deep Crimson
Ruby (4,100gp), and the Blue Runestone (key to open
the secret doors from Room 1 to Room 46).
Note there is a partial collapse in the northwestern
corner of this chamber. The collapse, alongside the
digging of the amber bulk, has made this chamber
particularly susceptible to another collapse (1-4 on d6,
3d6 points of damage, Save versus Death for half).
23. This dead end is braced with frozen wood to deter
a collapse. Buried a foot under the ground is a Gold
Locket and Chain (300gp). Inside is a small, partially
eroded painting of a female dwarf.
24. A large rubble pile, covered in ice and snow, serves
as a perfect camouflage for a large 6HD Ice Snake AL:
N, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, DMG: 3d4.
25. The entrance to this short dead end is Trapped with
a Tripwire Deadfall Stone (1d6 points of damage per
level, Save versus Death for half) that will drop from the
ceiling. At the back of the dead end are the skulls of
three dwarves.
26. A skull and bone pile (dwarves) lies in the
southwestern corner of this rough-hewn chamber.
The pile contains Treasure Types I-V with the normal
percentage chances of VI.
27. This chamber is empty. The sounds of tunneling can
be heard periodically from Room 22.
28. This chamber is empty. There is a mining pit extending
straight down into the frozen earth. The pit is 50 feet
deep. At the bottom is a dwarven skeleton in armour
wearing a Gold Circlet (500gp) with a Small Runestone
attached to the center. This is the Runestone Circlet
that commands the Runic Golem in Room 36A. The
dwarf also has a Pouch with the following Gemstones:
Medium Average Bright Yellow Microlite (300gp),
Very Large Average Deep Purple Amethyst (500gp),
Medium Exquisite Green Aquamarine (550gp), and a
Very Large Exquisite Violet Garnet (750gp).
29. The inside walls of this dead end are lined with Blue
Mold. Blue Mold functions as per Yellow Mold but its
spores turn the victim to ice if a Save versus Death is
failed.
30. A pile of skulls, bones, helms, and rusty plates of
armour sit in the back corner of this dead end.
The following treasure can be found for every two
turns of searching: Bag with Huge Exquisite Clear Rock
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Crystal (200gp), Very Large Flawed Flecked Aventurine
(115gp), Large Exquisite Deep Green Serpentine
(155gp), and a Medium Flawed Clear Green Peridot
(75gp). In addition, there is a Seax Knife +2 and a
Cursed Warhammer +1, Backbiter.
31. The western wall of this chamber is dotted with blue
crystal growth covered in frost. The crystals themselves
are not dangerous but hidden between them is a Crystal
Ooze AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 6, HP: 27, #AT: 1, DMG: 4d4
using their camouflage to catch unsuspecting prey.
32. Guardroom: This guardroom is empty. Recent signs
of habitation, including two longbows, three arrow
quivers (10 each), and frozen dung, are visible.
33. Hall of Records: This chamber is sealed with
a stone door. The door cannot be opened by any
means mundane or magical without the portalstones
(see Room 34). At some point it appears the duergar
attempted to spike the door unsuccessfully.
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 181.
Items of Value: Locked Chest (217gp), Spellstone:
1d3+1 Level 3 Cleric Spells, Runestone of Good
Luck (Luckstone), a Disk of Kar’Koon (see The
Forbidden Caverns of Archaia), Tome of Martial
Knowledge, Stone Warrior Figurine 3 (Room 43),
and 1d4 Random Mundane Runestones.
34. Three bearded stone mouths are carved into the
northern wall. Above each mouth is the holy symbol of
Dhurindain, Thaneduhr, and Geddinthor.
To open the sealed stone door to Room 33, the three
portalstones (marked with their respective holy symbols)
must be found and placed inside the appropriate
mouth. The stones are in Rooms 16, 45, and 59.
35. The room is empty.
36. This room contains seven dwarf-sized statues. The
faces and identifying characteristics have been chipped
away with chisels and hammers. Laying on the floor
amongst the rubble is a Runestone of Magic Detection.
A. A Runestone Golem AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 7, HP: 40,
#AT: 1, DMG: 1d10, stands at the back of this small
chamber. The golem is immobile and can only move
when commanded to do so by a dwarf or good-aligned
humanoid wearing the Runestone Circlet (Room 28).
The circlet will allow the bearer to control the golem
until it reaches zero hit points, at which time the stone
in the circlet will lose its power and the golem will fall
into a pile of runestones. The wearer must concentrate
exclusively on moving the golem and may not conduct
other actions. Note the golem is extremely heavy and
makes noise as it walks.
37. This chamber is empty.
38. The door facing the Primary Passage is trapped
(Swinging Hammer). The hammer strikes at the same
HD at the targeted character and scores 3d6 hit points
of damage (Save versus Death for half). The door
connecting to Room 37 is locked.
39. The floor, just inside each door, is trapped with
tilting floorstones (1d6 no save). The chamber is empty.
40. The smell of old death extends beyond the door
and into the primary passage. The frozen corpses of
three dwarves are manacled to the western wall. They
died as the result of malnourishment and torture.
41. Larder: The door to this chamber is locked. Inside,
hanging on hooks are three rothe, two dwarves, and a
human female. A bloody table with a huge cleaver rests
against the western wall.
42. Three Ice Trolls AL: CE, AC: 6, HD: 3+3, HP: 18
each, #AT: 2, DMG: Two with Great Hammers (1d8)
and one with Claws 1d8/1d8, Treasure: Platinum
Bracelet (200gp), Gold and Silver Headband (300gp),
and a Pouch with 1d3 Random Mundane Runestones,
are quartered in this chamber. They have two dwarven
slaves and are arguing over which to eat first. The
dwarves are twin brothers, Nanduul and Barock
Broadbeam. They have been slaves for more decades
than they can count and are in poor health. They are
both diseased (from giant rats), have their tongues
cut out, and are currently at 2 hit points each. They
are second level Fighters with 15 hit points when fully
healthy (S 13, I 10, W 10, D 13, C 16, Ch 13).
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43. The door to this room is made of stone and sealed.
Several iron spikes were driven into the door, but it was
not breached. There are three stone statues of dwarven
warriors covered in a thick layer of dust in this chamber.
These are the “Stone Warriors.” The Stone Warrior
Figurine for each must be held in hand to activate
and control these constructs (they function as Stone
Statues). The statues lose their power after six turns and
will not leave this level. The stone figurines are located
in Rooms 7, 15, and 33.
44. Winter Wolf Kennel: The ice trolls use this room as
a kennel for their winter wolves. There are two adult
Winter Wolves AL: NE, AC: 5, HD: 6, HP: 30, 22,
#AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (bite) and three Young Adults
AL: NE, AC: 7, HD: 3, HP: 20, 17, 16, #AT: 1, DMG:
1d4 (bite). The Ice Troll Kennel Master AL: CE, AC:
4, HD: 4+3, HP: 30, #AT: 1, DMG: Battle Axe +2
(1d8), Treasure: Polar Bear Pelt (500gp), is training the
youngest of them.
45. Graznac the Two-Headed Ice Troll (1) AL: CE, AC:
2, HD: 8+3, HP: 60, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d8/1d8/1d12,
Treasure: Two Crude Gold Crowns (2,050gp each),
Platinum Bracers (1,000gp each), is asleep on his bed
after a meal of dwarven slaves. There is a 1-4 on d6
chance he will hear combat from Room 44 and a 1-2
on d6 chance he will hear combat in Room 3 or its
sub-chambers.
Hidden in his bedding is Thaneduhr’s Portalstone
(Room 34). Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #9.
46. A large collapse in the northern aspect of this
chamber has completely hidden the back wall and
secret door. To access the door, the PCs will need to
clear rubble for a three-hour period (random monster
rolls apply due to the time and the noise). Note that
for every hour of rubble removal there is a 1 on d6
chance of finding a random treasure of value (see the
Secondary Encounter Area Generator).
47. This chamber is empty.
48. A Giant Beetle Exoskeleton (1) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD:
5, HP: 41, #AT: 3, DMG: 3d4/2d4/2d4, sits quietly in
the dark half-buried in the ice.
49. Picks, shovels, and baskets are lined against the
southern wall. A vein of silver runs through the chamber.
50. A collapse along the northern wall has been
braced with thick beams of frozen wood. The corpses
of three dwarven miners rest along the far eastern wall
of the dead end. One managed to scribble out in runes
“Seek....Hammer...Lords. Save Us” before he perished.
51. A small cluster of 2 and 4HD Ice Spiders have
started a colony on a ledge 10 feet off the floor at this
dead end. There are 3 of the former with 10hp and 2
of the latter with 25hp.
52. This chamber is empty. The snow and ice builds
toward Room 51.
53. A group of cold-adapted fungi have sprouted in
this chamber. They include two Frozen Fungi (1) AL: N,
AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 18 each, #AT: 1-4, DMG: See entry
and a Brain Fungus (1) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 3, HP: 22,
#AT: See entry, DMG: See entry. Stalactites hang from
the ceiling, and several have merged into pillar-like
stalagnates. A bag with the following gemstones lay
partially frozen in ice: Huge Flawed Red-Brown Spinel
(570gp), Large Broken Deep Purple Amethyst (350gp),
Large Broken Pink Coral (350gp), Large Exquisite Deep
Purple Amethyst (650gp), and a Medium Average Pink
Coral (300gp).
54. This chamber is empty except for three rusted
pickaxes laying on the ground.
55. This room is exceptionally cold. Fire will dim or be
outright extinguished in the extreme temperature. The
chamber has partially collapsed in the southwestern
corner.
56. This chamber has a high 50-foot ceiling with
stalactites. The skeletons of three dwarven slaves
are partially covered in ice and snow on the floor. In
addition, the glint of gold can be seen through the ice.
Several of the stalactites are 4HD Darkmantles (4)
AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 4+2, HP: 35, 30, 22, 18, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d8, and will attack once the PCs move into
their killzone. Partly trapped in the ice is a Gold Goblet
inlaid with Sapphires worth 500gp.
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57. This chamber is empty. On the wall, low to the
ground, is the inscription “Nori was here.”
58. Upon entering this chamber a single roar can
be heard from the west. Then silence. The room is
otherwise empty.
59. Hidden in the back corner, almost completely
camouflaged near the rubble pile, are two Ice Toads
AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 5, HP: 35, 32, #AT: 1, DMG: 3d4.
They are ravenous and will attack with surprise on a
1-4 on d6. Deep in the belly of the largest toad is
Geddinthor’s Portalstone (Room 34).
60. Mining Storeroom: This chamber is filled with
mining equipment in poor repair. The equipment has
not been used recently and is covered in ice. There are
six pickaxes, five shovels, and numerous baskets to haul
ore.
61. This chamber has two partial collapses.
62. Standing in the center of this chamber are two 5HD
Ice (Crystal) Statues AL: NE, AC: 0, HD: 5, HP: 35
each, #AT: 2, DMG: 1d6/1d6, carved by the ice trolls
and animated by the maggog gargoyle (Room 4). The
statues will attack all good-aligned humanoids.
63. Four mining baskets filled with silver ore sit in the
back corner of this dead end.
64. A creature has dug a charnel pit in this dead
end. The pit is filled with bones (dwarf, orc, duergar,
and others). There is a 1-3 on d6 chance of finding
two random treasure items and a 1-3 on d6 chance
of contracting disease (the equivalent of the disease
carried by giant rats).
65. This chamber contains three rusty mine carts on
wheels (not tracks). They show no sign of recent use.
66. A soft luminescence from a strange frozen, fungal
growth backlights this dead end. The mushrooms are
normal. However, the illumination comes from a large
colony of Blooderflies (30) AL: N, AC: 10, HD: 1hp,
HP: 1hp, #AT: 1, DMG: 1hp/per, resting below them
on the ice. They are famished and crave warm blood.
Entrance F: The Citadel of Sleet
The High Gate of Gund-Felek is the only above-
ground dwarven structure in Gundgathol. Also called
the Citadel of Sleet, the tower is pummeled nearly
year-round by snow and ice storms. The citadel is
an octagonal structure of dwarven geometric design
and stands 300 feet tall. The front entrance has been
destroyed and lies in rubble. The structure has a large
hole in its side 200 feet from the ground. A perilous
trail leads north through the mountains to Entrance E: 5. Laying on the floor of this partially collapsed chamber
The Frost Gate and extends southeast to Entrance B: is bag with three Runestone of War +3.
The Ruins of Kaer-Khelek.
6. Ice Spiders (3) AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 4, HP: 25, 23,
15, #AT: 1, DMG: 4d4, hang from the ceiling in this
Referee’s Notes: All those inside (or out) of the chamber. They have nothing of value.
citadel are subject to extreme freezing temperatures
(the equivalent of a permanent Freeze Metal spell). 7. A collapse of the ceiling has left a huge rubble pile
Player Characters must either dress appropriately at the base of the staircase.
or prepare with spells to spend more than a
handful of rounds exploring the citadel. Also note Hidden in the rubble (four turns of searching) is a
that some of the terrain (1-2 on d6) inside the Spellstone with Animate Statue (x3).
citadel is icy (treat as Glassy Rock).
Ground Floor
There are no random monsters in the citadel.
1. The massive front doors of this chamber were
The Citadel of Sleet/High-Gate is an entrance but destroyed long ago by the white dragon (Second Floor,
also connects via a 5,200-foot stairwell directly Room 1). Wind howls through the opening. The rubble
into the primary encounter area of Gund-Felek. is covered in ice and snow.

2. The stairway leads up to the Second Floor (Room 5).

Lower Floor
1. This broad staircase descends over 5,200 feet down
through the center of the Eternal Mountains to Gund-
Felek: The Hall of Stone (Room 117).
3. The stairs lead down to the Lower Floor (Room 2).
4. This stairway leads up to the Second Floor (Room 2).
Laying on the stairs is a white dragon scale.

2. This stairway leads to the Ground Floor (Room 3).
3. Movement in this chamber may (1-3 on d6) cause
a minor collapse of rubble and ice. The damage is
minimal 3d6 (Dexterity Check for half) but may awaken
the dragon (1-3 on d6) if he is sleeping (Second Floor,
Room 1).
4. The stairway at this location leads up to the Ground
Floor (Room 6).
5. This was once a guardroom. Empty weapon racks
are locked in ice and snow. The Citadel Runestone (the
key to Room 7 on the Second Floor) can be pulled from
the ice with 4 rounds of chipping.
6. The stairs lead down to the Lower Floor (Room 4).
7. Three Ice Toads (3) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 5, HP: 36, 29,
20, #AT: 1, DMG: 3d4, are camouflaged amongst the
rubble and ice in this room.

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Second Floor Treasure Hoard: Coins
24,951cp Loose
1. The Lair of the White Worm: The main floor of the
second level is the abode of Glacialicles Frigidarium, a 35,632sp Loose
Very Old White Dragon AL: NE, AC: -4, HD: 16, HP: 13,054ep Loose
101, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/2d8. 15,250gp Loose
Glacialicles, also known as Sleet, lies sleeping atop his 872pp Loose
enormous hoard of treasure in the center of the room.
Four 20x20 square columns, in a dwarven geometric Treasure Hoard: Gems and Jewels
design, support the 70-foot ceiling. Two have partially
250 gems (10gp each) Loose
collapsed.
132 gems (20gp each) Loose
Glacialicles is a very old white dragon (651 years). He 57 gems (25gp each) Chest
is 70 feet long (and his tail an additional 64 feet). He
receives +9 damage on all melee attacks/damage and Gold Armbands (1,000gp each) Coffer
has a 50-foot Fear radius. He can breathe a cone of Platinum Goblet (1,500gp) Loose
cold 70 feet long and 25 feet wide every three rounds Silver Broach with Diamonds (2,000gp) Wood Box
for 9d6+9 points of damage. Glacialicles has a magic
resistance of 25%. He is immune to all forms of cold Mithril Statue of Thaneduhr (5,000gp) Loose
attack. He can cast the following spells once per day
(at 18th level of magic use): Protection from Good, Treasure Hoard: Miscellaneous
Ventriloquism, Fog Cloud, Blindness. 1d10 Mundane Runestones Loose
Glacialicles possesses keen senses and any intrusion 28 Silver Ingots (100gp each) Loose
into the citadel may (1-3 on d6) be detected. The 21 Gold Ingots (200gp each) Loose
dragon can determine the races of player characters
7 Platinum Ingots (500gp each) Loose
merely by smell (he developed a taste for dwarves long
ago). 3 Mithril Ingots (7,000gp each) Coffer

If Glacialicles detects a presence, and has time to Treasure Hoard: Magic Items
prepare, he will begin by casting Fog Cloud and
Protection from Good. He will then set to ambush the Mithril Chainmail +3 Loose
PCs by pretending to sleep while positioning himself to Mithril Helm of Free Action Loose
use his breath weapon if the PCs chose to enter his lair Random Scrolls (4) Loose
via one of the two stairwells.
Random Potions (6) Loose
If the PCs ascend via both stairwells he will sense the Grabthar’s Great Hammer Loose
greater number and target the largest group. The Battle Axe +3 Frost Brand Loose
dragon is cagey and, subject to the success of his breath
weapon in the first few rounds, he may fly out of the Wardstone (Magic) Loose
hole in the northern wall. Sleet is supremely arrogant Runestone of Wisdom Coffer
and will not give up his hoard without a ferocious effort
Runestone of Regeneration Pouch
to defend it. He will engage in hit and run tactics, easily
burst through walls, and will ultimately destroy the tower Ring of House Longbeard Bag
before he will allow the PCs to steal his treasure.

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2. The stairs lead down to the Ground Floor (Room 4).

3. This stairway leads up to the Third Floor (Room 1).

4. Three runestones sit on a small stone ledge. The first

is a Runestone of Monstrous Attention, the second is
a Runestone of Delusion, and the third is a Runestone
of Controlling Earth Elementals. The key for this secret
room is lost. PCs will have to break through the door to
access the interior.

5. The stairs lead down to the Ground Floor (Room 2).

6. This stairway leads up to the Third Floor (Room 4).

7. This secret chamber can only be opened via the

Citadel Runestone located in Room 5 on the Ground
Floor. A small depression, almost imperceptible to all
but dwarves (1 on d6), is carved into the rock. Inserting
the runestone will open the door outwards. Inside is a
suit of Mithril Platemail +4 on an armour stand and a
Mithril Shield +3 of Spell Turning.
Third Floor
1. The top floor of the Citadel of Sleet is open to fierce
winter winds and the snow-capped peaks of the Eternal
Mountains. The spaces between the buildings and the
central chamber are covered in ice and snow. The
citadel is lined with battlements. The battlements are
partially destroyed from the dragon perching along its
edge. The stairway at this location leads down to the
Second Floor (Room 3).
2. This chamber was once a guardroom. The
southwestern portion of the ceiling has collapsed and
is open to the elements and the biting cold wind.
3. The door to this room is locked. Inside is a small
armoury lined with fourteen heavy crossbows and
10 crates of crossbow bolts (100 each). One of the
crossbows is magical (+2).
4. The stairs lead down to the Second Floor (Room 6).
5. The door to this chamber is locked. The room is
empty.
6. The side chamber (Room 6) is locked. The ceiling
has collapsed inside and the room is covered in ice and
snow. 12 turns of digging through the snow will reveal
a Steel Chest (Locked and Trapped, Poison Needle,
Save or Die) that contains kingly gemstones: Small
Broken Clear Blue Sapphire (1,150gp), Small Flawed
Black Sapphire (1,300gp), Medium Broken King’s
Tears (1,350gp), Large Flawed Green Opal (1,600gp),
Medium Average Deep Crimson Ruby (1,600gp), Large
Average Deep Green Emerald (1,700gp), Very Large
Broken Deep Crimson Ruby (1,950gp), Huge Broken
Deep Green Emerald (2,450gp), Small Exquisite Deep
Crimson Ruby (4,400gp), Medium Exquisite Deep
Green Emerald (4,600gp), Very Large Finely Cut Light
Green Jade (4,700gp), and a Very Large Exquisite
Green Opal (5,200gp).
7. The dragon broke into both the southern and
eastern doorways of the central chamber long ago.
The chamber is open to the elements and has been
battered by ice and snow. In the center of the room
is a statue of Thaneduhr. Although worn and frozen,
the statue was clearly a masterpiece of stonework from
the Golden Age of Gundgathol. All those who kneel
before the statue and pray to the All-Father will make
their next Death Save. This happens only once.

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Primary Encounter Area 1: Lower Halls: Random Encounters
The Lower Halls 1-4 Empty
A clan of derro, close allies of the duergar, have occupied 5-6 Warband
the Lower Halls. They are a formidable force of warriors 7 Monster
and spell-casters (savants). Once the derro are alerted 8 Hazard
to the presence of the PCs, they will mobilize and defend
themselves. If the PCs plan on multiple expeditions to 9-10 Unique
the Lower Halls, the derro will set ambushes in the
primary passages and take the fight to their enemy. Warband*
The derro are bolstered by megalocentipede mounts 1-2 Derro
that, through special saddles and harnesses (like the
duergar and their steeders), allow them to cling to walls 3-4 Orc
and ceilings. Derro warriors riding megalocentipedes 5 Duergar
into battle are a terrifying sight.
6 Black Orc
There are opportunities for diligent PCs to swell their
*Consult the Warband Tables provided in the
ranks with slaves, constructs, and magic items left
Hexcrawling Section.
behind by the Gundgathol dwarves. The secret to
success in the Lower Halls is to proceed slowly, exert
light discipline, ambush the enemy, and stay quiet. Random Monsters*
1-2 Derro Warband
Scaling and Party Level 3 Carrion Scavenger (1)
The Lower Halls are designed for character levels 4 Amber Jelly (1d4+1)
3-6. If the PCs are significantly below this range, or 5 Giant Jumping Spider (1d6+2)
significantly above, the referee is encouraged to adjust 6 Devil’s Fingers (1d4+1)
accordingly. If the PCs are too low, the referee could
have the derro establish a blockade in select passages, 7 Shadow (2d4)
or ambush point, to disencourage PCs. If the PCs are 8 Rust Monster (1d3)
too high, bolster the derro defenses with additional
warriors and savants or warbands of duergar or kalas- *Consult the Monster Tables provided in the Secondary
toa traders. Encounter Area Generator.

P1: Lower Halls Random Areas Hazard*

P1: The Lower Halls uses both a themed and semi- 1-3 Rubble: Hazardous Terrain
random approach. Most of the map is keyed, themed, 4-5 Fungal Overgrowth
and outlined in this section. Other sections on the map 6-7 Steam: Obscures Vision
are labelled “R” (for random) and consist of ruined
walls and rubble. Referees will consult the random 8-9 Noxious Gas
charts below if the player characters decide to explore 10 Tremor**
these areas. Referees should note that the Random
Areas of the map constitute difficult terrain of collapsed *Consult the Random Hex Hazards in the Hexcrawling
stonework and rubble. Movement is reduced by 1/4. Section. The area effect for Rubble, Fungal Overgrowth,
Random Encounters should be rolled every other turn Steam, and Gas is 1d4+1x10 feet.
as per standard dungeon crawling guidelines.

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**Tremor: A tremor shakes the ground. Make a
Dexterity check or fall. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance
that a ruined wall or arch topples near the PCs (Save
versus Paralyzation or take 1d4 points of damage per
level). There is a 1 on d6 chance that the collapse
reveals (1d6): 1-3 (Nothing), 4-5 (Random Treasure),
6 (Monster Lair). In the latter two cases, consult the
Secondary Encounter Area Generator.
Unique
For unique results, consult the Special Features in the
Secondary Encounter Area Generator.
Derro Weapons and Equipment:
Whip: Strikes for 1d4 points of damage. On a hit
the target must make a successful saving throw
versus Paralyzation or fall prone (+4 to hit).
Net: On a hit the target must make a successful
saving throw versus Paralyzation or be ensnared. If
caught, movement is reduced to zero and requires
one round to cut out of the net.
Greatwort: This brew increases the size of a
dwarf from four to six feet tall and provides a
corresponding +1 to damage rolls. This liquid
functions for dwarves only.
Megalocentipede Saddles: The derro use
megalocentipedes as mounts. Similar to steeders,
the saddles are complicated with numerous straps
to keep the rider seated while upside down or
vertical. It takes 1 turn for a rider to properly strap
into a saddle.
P1: Lower Halls
1. The slope at this location descends approximately
60 feet. The slope leads south from Primary Encounter
Area 1 (P1): The Lower Halls along the Primary Passage
toward S4 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
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2. The derro trapped the archway into this abandoned
guardroom. A wire at ankle-height is connected to a
Swinging Hammer just inside the entrance. The hammer
strikes at the same HD as the targeted character and
scores 3d6 hit points of damage (Save versus Death for
half). The room is otherwise empty.
3. Derro Guardroom: These Derro Warriors (4) AL:
CE, AC: 4 (Studded, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3, HP:
2x20 and 2x17, #AT: 1, Weapon: Fauchard-Hook
(1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each.
One carries a Small Broken Pale Blue Quartz (12gp),
are gambling with bone dice. They use a Muggle AL:
CE, AC: 5, HD: 2, HP: 12, #AT: See entry, DMG: See
entry, while on patrol. The creature is currently tied by
a leash to the wall.
4. The derro trapped this door with a Tripwire attached
to a crossbow opposite the entrance to this chamber.
Opening the door snaps the tripwire and activates the
heavy crossbow mounted on the west wall (1d8). The
crossbow attacks as a fighter of the same level as the
PC who opens the door. The room is empty.
5. Hall of Records: The double doors to this chamber
were bashed down long ago. The bones of dwarves
and derro are intermixed with orcs and rest among
destroyed books, runestones, and scrolls.
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 199
Items of Value: Wooden Box with 25pp, Scrolls
(3): 1d2 Level 2 Magic-User Spells, 1d2 Level
3 Cleric Spells, Scroll of Protection (Elementals),
a Disk of Kar’Koon (see The Forbidden Caverns
of Archaia), and 1d3 Random Runestones. In
addition, the Head of Battle Axe +1 is carefully
shaped and hidden as a dirty flagstone in the
southeastern corner of the room.
6. The floor just inside the door to this room is trapped.
The derro have embellished on a tilting floorstone
designed by the Gundgathol dwarves. The tilting
floorstone trap just inside the room scores 1d6 points of
damage per level (no save). However, the derro seeded
the spiked recession with Yellow Mold AL: N, AC:
Always hit, HD: 2, HP: 3, #AT: Spores, DMG: 1d6*.
The room is otherwise empty.
7. Raldurin’s Resting Place: The double-doors of this
chamber are sealed and made of stone. A concave
indentation in the shape of a dwarven octagonal shield
is set where the two doors meet. The arch around the
door is etched in runes of powerful dwarven magic.
Stone faces of dwarves are carved into the walls around
and above the door (three on either side and one above
the door). The three on the right depict Dhurindain, the
three on the left depict Geddinthor, and the one above
the door depicts Thaneduhr. The bones of a dozen
derro and six slaves lay near the entrance.
Each mouth is enchanted with the spell Stonemouth
and an additional spell. These spells regenerate their
enchantments in 49 rounds (it would take 12 turns to
break the stone doors with sledgehammers and spikes).
The spells are triggered by proximity of 10 feet. The
stonemouths discharge their spells in the following
manner (from bottom to top: Right, Left, Right, Left,
Right, Left, and Center). Use the following chart for the
various enchantments (in order from bottom to top):
Right of Doors Left of Doors Above Doors
(Dhurindain) (Geddinthor) (Thaneduhr)
Hammer
1 Hold Person
Ward
Face of
2 Heat Metal
Dhurindain
Hammer
3 Animate Dead Flame Strike
Barrier
To pass through the stonemouths, the PCs must find
at least one of the Hellmouth Helms. They are located
in Rooms 21A (Geddinthor), 75A (Dhurindain), 96A
(Thaneduhr). Only those wearing a Hellmouth Helm
may pass through the barrage of spells unaffected. To
unlock the door, the PCs must find the two halves of
Raldurin’s Shield and insert it into the double doors.
The first half is in Room 66A (Left) and the second is in
Room 101 (Right).
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The stone double-doors open into a chamber with four
10-foot tall dwarven warrior statues facing a dais. Their
hammers are raised above their heads and support the
ceiling like pillars. In the center of the dais is an ornate
great hammer (25gp) enchanted with a brilliant Magic
Aura that illuminates the room. The hammer is chained
to the dais with a large lock. If any pressure is put on
the dais the hammers of the four dwarven statues will
drop each causing 3d6 points of damage (only one
Dexterity Check to half the total damage).
Room 7 is a false crypt and treasury. The secret door
along the eastern wall opens to another narrow
chamber with a statue of Thaneduhr with Rubies set
in the eyes (500gp each). His hands are outstretched
holding a great hammer with very fine mithril filigree
(400gp) covered in dust. When the dust is removed it
shines with a false Magic Aura. Before him is a small
altar with an urn (the urn is filled with dirt, not ashes, a
hint that is yet another false treasury).
A. The next secret door opens into an octagonal
crypt. The crypt is lit by a lightbox (very unusual this
deep underground). The lightbox shines on a recessed
stone box. The box holds a wondrous sentient magic
item: Raldurin’s Runehammer (see New Magic Items).
Any Gundgathol dwarf will immediately recognize the
symbol of Raldurin and the stories of his bravery at the
Battle of Illefarn. Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #10.
The room has seven sentry alcoves and the skeletal
remains of dwarven warriors have spilled onto the
floor. Any PC wearing a Hellmouth Helm can retrieve
the hammer without activating the dead. However, if
the hammer is touched by anyone without one of the
three helms the skeletal warriors will rise and attack
as per the spell Vengeance of the Ancestors (Level 4
Fighters, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HP: 24 each,
Weapon: Warhammer (1d6). The warriors each bear
one random item of jewelry.
A Large Chest, recessed into an alcove along the
eastern wall, is Locked and Trapped. The key is hidden
under a skull in a recession below it (to the right). The
Chest is trapped with a Scything Blade (attacks at the
same level as the PC for 2d6 points of damage. A Save
versus Paralyzation is required or the PC loses: 1) 1d3
fingers, 2) the arm below the elbow, or 3) the hand.
The chest contains Raldurin’s lifetime hoard of
gemstones: Large Finely Cut Pale Blue Quartz (34gp),
Medium Broken Deep Blue Azurite (14gp), Small
Regular Banded Agate (20gp), Huge Finely Cut Pale
Blue Quartz (38gp), Medium Exquisite Banded Agate
(42gp), Huge Flawed Dark Black Agni Mani (26gp),
Huge Flawed Moss Agate (26gp), Small Flawed Blue
Quartz (18gp), Large Broken Light Pink Rhodochrosite
(16gp), Very Large Exquisite Blue and Brown Disthene
(46gp), Medium Exquisite Banded Agate (42gp), Very
Large Finely Cut Transparent Green Augelite (36gp),
Very Large Flawed Blue Quartz (24gp), Medium
Broken Pale Green Variscite (14gp), Medium Average
Pure Black Onyx (85gp), Huge Finely Cut Clear Green
Peridot (180gp).
There are also a Medium Finely Cut White or Blue
Moonstone (115gp), Large Exquisite White or Blue
Moonstone (155gp), Large Exquisite Rainbow Obsidian
(155gp), Large Flawed Pale Yellow Citrine (95gp), Very
Large Average Clear Green Peridot (125gp), Large
Average Violet Garnet (400gp), Medium Finely Cut
Golden Yellow Topaz (400gp), Very Large Exquisite
Lime Green Chrysolite (750gp), Huge Finely Cut
Lustrous White Pearl (700gp), Huge Flawed Deep
Purple Amethyst (570gp), Huge Broken Red-Brown
Spinel (550gp), Very Large Exquisite Yellow-Green
Chrysoberyl (750gp), Very Large Flawed Golden Yellow
Topaz (470gp).
8. A large dwarf stone face is carved into the stone
above the door to this room. This chamber is otherwise
empty.
9. The western wall of this room has completely
collapsed and is open to the hallway. Hidden in the
rubble (three turns of searching) is a Runestone of
Extra-Healing.
10. Small pieces of rubble and bones lay on the floor
of this room.
11. A stone mouth is carved into the arch above both
doors to this chamber. The room is empty.
12. As the players enter this room, they can hear the
faint tapping of a hammer from the west. The room is
otherwise empty.
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13. A statue of a dwarven female warrior stands with
a stoic gaze. Her body faces northwest. The derro
have chipped away and defaced her statue. Several
runestones left beside her have been broken with
hammers. Although her name was chipped away, if the
PCs leave an offering, or attempt to clean up the statue
in any way, she will turn her head from northwest to
north (a hint about the secret door into Room 14).
14. A strange dark 3x3 foot flagstone with the symbol of
Thaneduhr stands immediately infront of a translucent
portcullis-like gray field of force that blocks entry into
this chamber. The archway is etched with dwarven runes
of power. Beyond the archway, PCs will notice 1000s of
burial alcoves along the eastern wall.
This burial chamber functions in the following manner.
Dwarves left their remains and valuables of their kin
on the tile. One of the two Advanced Sentinels of the
Ancestors AL: N, AC: 0, HD: 8, HP: 50, #AT: 2, DMG:
1d6+2 per attack, would then emerge from their
alcoves, retrieve the remains, and put them to rest in
the crypt.
The only way past the forcefield is disguise with valuable
treasure items. PCs could choose to disguise themselves
under skeletal remains, or conceal themselves (in a
chest, in a sack, etc.). Under these circumstances only,
the sentinels will carry them through the forcefield and
place them in an alcove. However, once the PCs begin
looting, the sentinels will defend the crypt. Note that
players cannot pass out of the forcefield. They will need
to find the secret door to exit.

Burial Alcoves: 2,401
Contents: Bowl with 25gp, Bag with 23sp,
Pouch with 41sp, Small Box with 31pp, and the
following pieces of jewelry and gemstones:
Electrum and Platinum Ring (86gp), Platinum
Earring (128gp), Bone Comb inlaid with Platinum
(285gp), Ornamental Silver Helm (138gp), Gold
Disc Broach (134gp), Electrum Pin shaped like
an Anvil (50gp), Seax Scabbard encrusted with
Garnets (215gp), Gold Ring (106gp), Electrum
Belt Buckle (75gp), Six Silver Beard Beads (25gp
each), Copper and Silver Necklace (45gp), Gold
Headband (75gp), Electrum Arm Bands (30gp
each), Copper and Electrum Bracers (35gp
each). Medium Regular Pale Blue Quartz (22gp),
Large Flawed Pale Blue Frost Agate (22gp), Small
Exquisite Obsidian (40gp), Very Large Finely Cut
Tiger Eye Agate (36gp), Very Large Finely Cut
Obsidian (36gp), Large Regular Cream and White
Bluestone (24gp), Small Broken Tiger Eye Agate
(12gp), Medium Regular Gray-Black Hematite
(22gp), Very Large Regular Pale Blue Frost Agate
(26gp), Large Exquisite Silkstone (44gp), Very
Large Broken Pale Green Variscite (18gp), Small
Broken Pink Rosaline (12gp), and a Huge Broken
Dark Green Malachite (20gp). In addition, there
are 7 Random Mundane Runestones, 3 Magical
Runestones (Levels 1-3), a Cloak of Protection +1,
and a suit of Chainmail +1 of Free Action.
15. The door to this room is stuck. There are two partial
collapses along the northern and southwestern corners
of this chamber. It is otherwise empty.
16. Cross-Chamber: The emaciated corpse of a
dwarven slave lies in the center of this cross-chamber.
It is infested with Rot Grubs (5) AL: N, AC: 9, HD: 1hp,
HP: 1hp each, #AT: N/A, DMG: N/A.
17. The door to this room is trapped with a wire just
inside the door. Opening the door will snap the wire
and release deadfall stones above the door on the
first person to enter the chamber. The stones cause
2d6 points of damage (a Dexterity Check will half the
damage). The noise will prompt a random monster roll
(1-2 on d6). There is a 1-3 on d6 chance the derro in
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Room 3 will investigate. The room is empty except for
the skeletal remains of three dwarves.
18. Seven stone pillars carved in the shape of dwarven
warriors stand in the center of this room.
A. Long ago a reconnaissance mission of dwarves
from Durnagald/Hamelet penetrated this far into
Gundgathol and stowed their equipment here prior to
being captured by the derro and pressed into slavery.
Their equipment includes backpacks for four fighters,
a thief, and a cleric. The exact contents are subject to
the discretion of the Referee but would include 1d4+1
items of common adventuring gear each, as well as a
total of 1d4+1 Random Mundane Runestones, a Vial
of Acid, two Vials of Holy Water, two Vials of Oil, and
50’ Rope.
19. The door to this crypt was made of stone but the
derro cracked it open with sledgehammers and iron
spikes. A broken sarcophagus and the looted skeletal
body of a dwarf remain. Laying on the floor amongst
the rubble (three turns) are 1d3 Random Mundane
Runestones.
20. Like Room 19, this chamber once had a stone door
that now lies broken in pieces. A sarcophagus was
destroyed with sledgehammers and looted. There is
nothing of value.
21. A mound of dwarf and derro bones have been
piled in the northeastern corner (at the location of the
secret door). The only item of value in the pile is a single
mundane runestone.
A. This secret door is trapped with a deadfall stone
(2d6 points of damage, Dexterity Check for half). On a
low shelf along the back wall is the Hellmouth Helm of
Geddinthor (Room 7).
22. Armoury: Three young Derro Warriors (3) AL:
CE, AC: 3 (Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3,
HP: 18 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Two with Shortsword
(1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow and Two Clips (1d3),
and Net and one with Fauchard-Fork (1d6), Spear
(1d6), and Longpoint Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp,
2d10ep, 2d8gp each, are being instructed in the martial
techniques of the fauchard-fork by a Derro Warband
Leader (F5) AL: CE, AC: 1 (Half Plate, Buckler Shield,
Dex), HD: 5, HP: 30, #AT: Varies, Weapon: Fauchard-
Hook (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 21gp, Large Average Clear
Rock Crystal (105gp), Runestone of Super-Heroism,
and a Bag with three Human Hands.
Weapons on the walls include spears, shortswords,
fauchard-forks, and buckler shields. Two dead dwarven
slaves were tied to poles for target practice.
23. Derro Barracks: Derro Warriors (3) AL: CE, AC: 3
(Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3, HP: 16 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: One with Shortsword (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow and Two Clips (1d3), and Net and
two with Military Pick (1d6), Spear (1d6), Longpoint
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each,
are here cleaning their weapons and awaiting their turn
for instruction in Room 24.
24. Derro Barracks: Two Derro Warriors AL: CE, AC:
4 (Studded, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3, HP: 18 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Shortsword (1d6), Light Repeating
Crossbow and Two Clips (1d3), and Net, Treasure:
3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each, are resting (unarmoured).
25. A huge crevasse, almost 200 feet in length (and 30
feet at its widest point), dominates this section of the
Primary Passage heading to the northeast. The crevasse
is bottomless. A warm draft blows up from the deep.
26. The downward slope at this location descends
approximately 60 feet. The slope leads northeast from
Primary Encounter Area 1 (P1): The Lower Halls along
the Primary Passage toward S26 on the Dwarrowdeep
Hex Map.
27. Derro Guardroom: A group of Derro Warriors (5)
AL: CE, AC: 3 (Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex) and four
with AC: 2 (Chainmail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3,
HP: one with 17 and four with 19, #AT: 1, Weapon:
One with Shortsword (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow
and Two Clips (1d3), and four with Military Pick (1d6),
Spear (1d6), Longpoint Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp,
2d10ep, 2d8gp each. One has Gold Headband
(75gp), are on guard there. Three of their number are
preparing for a short patrol to the bottom of the slope
toward S26 and back.
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28. Derro Guardroom: There are six Derro Warriors
AL: CE, AC: three with 3 (Scalemail, Buckler Shield,
Dex) and three with 2 (Chainmail, Buckler Shield, Dex),
HD: 3, HP: 3x16 and 3x21, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three
with Shortsword (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow with
2 Clips (1d3), and Net, and three with Fauchard-Hook
(1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow with 1 Clip (1d3), and
Longpoint Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep,
2d8gp each, stand guard at this position.
Two are seated on the floor playing the derro game
called Seachad (Translation: Passing) with small pawns
and dice sticks. Four others are cleaning their weapons
and the remainder are about to patrol the corridor west
to Room 32 and back.
29. The southern wall of this room has completely
collapsed and is exposed to the Primary Passage.
Cowering in the rubble is Falik “Fet” Fireforge, a young
dwarf born into slavery in Dwarrowdeep. The derro call
him “Fet” (short for “Fetor” or putrid stink). Fet has
never met surface dwellers and suffers from Stockholm
Syndrome. He desires freedom from the whips of the
derro and yet also carries a strong psychological bond
with his captors. He can be motivated to join the PCs
but will be coy about helping them. The moment a
confrontation breaks out with the derro, there is a 1-2
on d6 chance he will turn on the PCs. Fet taught himself
Level 1 Thief skills to survive and has the following
ability scores S 13, I 12, W 14, D 14, C 15, Ch 12.
30. The double doors to this chamber hang off their
hinges. The room is empty.
31. Eight-foot-tall statues of the three dwarven gods
stand against the northern wall. This chamber is lined
with burial alcoves for lowborn dwarves.

Burial Alcoves: 777
Contents: 35cp, 24cp, 34sp, 54sp, 27gp, 43gp,
55sp, 3d4 Broken Gem Pieces (10gp each), 2d4
Small Bloodstones (50gp each when finished),
Steel Disc Broach with Tiger Eye (25gp), Silver
Neck Chain (40gp), Four Copper Beard Beads
(10gp each), Electrum Bracelet (40gp), Silver
Ring (30gp), Electrum Headband (50gp), Gold
Owl Pendant with Garnet Eyes (60gp), seven
Random Mundane Runestones, Runestone of
Curing, Runestone of Light, Runestone of Heroism,
Spellstone: Stonebeard, Thaneduhr’s Sacred
Hammer, Circle of Stones, Spellstone: Cure Light
Wounds, Cure Serious Wounds.
32. The derro savants have trapped the door with
Galaxina’s Gorgonic Glyph (HighFell). The interior of
the room contains three tables. The tables are covered
with rothe leather-working tools and implements to
construct megalocentipede saddles. Three saddles are
completed and lay beside the door and four are under
construction.
33. False Crypt: This chamber is Trapped with two
Concealed Pits. The first is 10-feet deep with spikes
(1d6 for the fall and 1d6 for the spikes). The second
pit is 30-feet deep with spikes (3d6 and 1d6). Laying
on an altar is a skeletal dwarf in platemail covered in
dust. His shield rests over his upper body. The dwarf’s
eyes are covered with two random magical runestones.
Lying beside him on the altar are three pouches that
contain: 49sp, 49ep, and 49gp.
Also resting beside him are three mundane runestones
that read: “Here lies Angdol, Son of Angdon, Grandson
of Angbor “Dragonslayer” Axehelm. Go to Thaneduhr
in Peace,” “I Durdain Longbeard, carved these runes
in honour of Angdol Axehelm, the Hero of Rockhome,”
and “Angdol Axehelm was my friend. Drink in the Halls
of Our Forebears, My Friend. I, Duri carved these
runes.”
The remains are a Runestone Skeleton AL: N, AC: 2,
HD: 2, HP: 16, #AT: 1, DMG: Hand Axe (1d6), that will
attack if the grave goods or body are disturbed.
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A. Both secret doors to the Crypt of Angdol Axehelm
are trapped. The first is connected to a Heavy Crossbow
bolted to the northern wall. The weapon attacks at
the same hit dice as the PC and scores 1d8 points of
damage. The second has a Pressure Plate Flagstone
just inside the door that will drop a portcullis behind the
first person to trigger it.
Once the portcullis drops (60 strength points to lift and
requires one full round) a Flagstone Golem (1) AL: N,
AC: 6, HD: 6, HP: 28, #AT: 2, DMG: 1d8/1d8, will
peel itself off the northern wall and attack the intruder.
A skull, hand axe, and runestone, sit on a short ledge
on the western wall of this small chamber. The skull
is indeed the remains of Angdol Axehelm and retains
some of his spirit in death. His spirit can be called upon
to answer three questions. However, like all undead
he will be reluctant to do so. He only speaks ancient
dwarvish and will be more forthcoming to a dwarf than
a human or other demi-human. He never provides
responses longer than three words.
His axe, named “Orc-Splitter,” is a Hand Axe +2 of
Hurling (30 feet), and the runestone is a Runestone of
Proof Against Fear.
34. A string, ankle height, spans the front of the
doorway. Two heavy crossbows, mounted on pillars in
Room 36 (25 feet off the floor and hidden in darkness),
are connected to the string, and aimed at the door.
If the string is broken, both crossbows will fire (1d8
each). They attack as fighters (at the same level of the
PC who set off the trap). The room contains a pile of
dwarven skulls and bones. Four turns of searching will
reveal treasure types I-VI, XI, and a 50% chance of
1d3 Random Runestones. Be sure to check for random
monsters.
35. The door to this room is slightly ajar. Leaning
against the north wall is an emaciated derro corpse
holding a backpack. On the ceiling, immediately
above the doorway are three Amber Jellies AL: N,
AC: 5, HD: 4, HP: 19, 17, 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6. The
backpack contains Large Broken Orange Carnelian
(85gp), Small Broken Brown Carnelian (55gp), Large
Flawed Bloodstone (95gp), Onyx Bracelet (50gp), and
a Runestone Mace Head +2.
36. This long rectangular chamber was once supported
by 10 columns but three have collapsed and only seven
remain. There is a 1 on d6 chance that whispered
voices can be heard in the eastern portion of the room
(coming from the derro guardroom in Room 48).
37. The eastern wall of this chamber has partially
collapsed. If any time or care is spent inspecting the
wall, small holes will allow torchlight to shine through
suggesting a room beyond. The chamber contains
stone statue of Thaneduhr with Ruby Eyes (1,000gp
each) standing on a square dais.
38. This chamber is empty.
39. Derro Guardroom: A patrol of Derro Warriors (6)
AL: CE, AC: four with 4 (Studded, Buckler Shield, Dex)
and two with 3 (Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3,
HP: four with 16 and two with 20, #AT: 1, Weapon: Four
with Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow
with 2 Clips (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4) and two
with Shortsword (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow and 2
Clips (1d3), and Net, Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp
each. Three have unique treasure including 1d4 Silver
Ingots (40gp each), a Silver Ring with a Large Finely
Cut Clear Green Peridot (135gp), and a Runestone of
War (+1). One of the warriors has a leashed Muggle
AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 2, HP: 13, #AT: See entry, DMG:
See entry.
The warriors are led by a Derro Warband Leader (F6)
AL: CE, AC: 1 (Half Plate, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD:
5, HP: 32, #AT: Varies, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6),
Light Repeating Crossbow with 1 Clip (1d3), Longpoint
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: Silver and Gold Headband
(50gp) and Gold Armbands (75gp each), who occupies
the side chamber (A).
Every 18 turns three warriors and the muggle will patrol
from Room 39 along the main passageway west to
Room 113 and back. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance they
are not present when the PCs reach this location.
40. The stone frame around this door is carved in a
stunning dwarven geometric pattern. At the top, above
the door, is a stone mouth. The wood of this stuck door
is infested with Ear Seekers (3) AL: N, AC: 9, HD: 1hp,
HP: 1hp each, #AT: Special, DMG: Special. Long ago
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the derro unceremoniously dumped dwarven armour
and weapons in a pile in the center of the chamber. Most
of the material is rusty and unrecoverable. However,
four turns of searching (or a Detect Magic spell) will
reveal a Visored Helm +1, a Gauntlet of Geddinthor,
and a Seax Knife +1, +2 versus Orcs.
41. Hall of Records: The double doors into this chamber
where partially destroyed and burnt out long ago. Once
a small archive of dwarven wisdom and lore, now the
chamber stands in utter disarray. The bones of dwarves
and derro are intermixed among the piles of destroyed
books and scrolls.
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 155
Items of Value: Runic Tablet (Barrowmaze), Gold
Hammer-Shaped Cloak Pin encrusted with Rubies
(300gp), 1d4 Mundane Runestones, Runestone
of Missile Attraction, Runestone of Curing, Scroll:
1d3 Level 1 Cleric Spells.
A. This secret chamber was a robing room for a high
level dwarven cleric. A suit of Chainmail +2 rests on
an armour-stand and on the hanging on the wall is a
Warhammer +1, +2 versus Spell-Casters. In a pouch is
a sling and three Runestones of War.
42. This secret chamber contains four small barrels of
Dwarven Scotch. The barrels have aged so long they
would be of great value in Durnagald/Hamelet (500gp
each) but are also brittle. Anytime the PCs engage in
combat with these barrels, there is a 1-2 on d6 chance
they will break.
43. This was once a storeroom. The baskets and
crates have rotted and are covered in mold from water
dripping in from the ceiling. Normal rats scurry about
the floor. There is nothing of value.
44. This chamber is empty.
45. A large stone mouth is built into the arch above the
doorway. The derro trapped this door with a tripwire
attached to a crossbow opposite the entrance of this
chamber.
Opening the door snaps the Tripwire and activates the
Heavy Crossbow Trap mounted on the west wall (1d8).
The crossbow attacks as a fighter of the same level as
the PC who opens the door. The room is empty except
for a loose stone in the floor in the northwestern corner
of the room. Under the stone is a bag with 1d3 Random
Runestones.
46. A dried blood trail leads from one door to the next,
and then disappears.
47. A rectangular water reservoir dominates this
chamber. There are signs of derro habitation including
cups and buckets to gather water.
48. This rough-hewn cave serves as a derro guardroom
for the Secondary Passage heading north-northeast
(Room 49). The derro position one of their warriors by
the rubble near the entrance to serve as a spotter.
These Derro Warriors (6) AL: CE, AC: 4 (Studded,
Buckler Shield, Dex) HD: 3, HP: 4x17 and 2x20, #AT:
1, Weapon: Four with Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow and 1 Clip (1d3), Longpoint
Dagger (1d4), and two with Shortsword (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow with 2 Clips (1d3), and Net,
Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each.
Three of the warriors carry unique treasure: a Huge
Flawed Smokey Quartz (140gp), a Medium Flawed
Pure Black Onyx (75gp) and Electrum Armbands (50gp
each).
The warriors are reinforced by two Derro Student-
Savants (MU4) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 4, HP: 12 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Light Repeating Crossbow with 2
Clips (1d3) and Longpoint Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/2):
Color Spray, Magic Missile, Mirror Image, Pyrotechnics.
Treasure: Each has Spellbook and the following: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp. They wear Gold Circlets worth 200gp
each.
49. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends north-northeast from Primary Encounter Area
1 (P1): The Lower Halls on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
50. The sound of collapsing stone can be heard from
the east.
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51. This chamber is backlit with dark yellow
phosphorescent fungi. The fungi are poisonous if
ingested (Save or Die).
52. The back southwestern corner of this chamber is
covered in dark yellow phosphorescent fungi, like Room
51. The fungi have grown around, and consumed,
the body of a derro. Among the fungi are Advanced
Phycomids (Brown and Ochre) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3,
HP: 16 and 15, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry. In a pouch,
hidden among the mushrooms, are a Ring of Feather
Fall, a Runestone of Magic Detection, and Small Finely
Cut Star Rose Quartz (105gp).
53. This large chamber contains three rows of seven
pillars and connecting arches that support three long
vaulted ceilings. Two archways exit the chamber along
the southern wall. Skulls and bones litter the floor.
Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #11.
A. The secret door is opened via a lever located in a
concealed compartment on the north side of the pillar
closest to it. Inside is the Anvil Runestone that serves a
key for the secret door in Room 76.
54. The eastern wall of this chamber has completely
collapsed leaving a 10-foot wide hole into the hallway
beyond. This breach has been partially blocked with
wood. Three of the pillars that support this chamber
have collapsed. There is a 1-3 on d6 chance of further
collapse with combat in this room. The derro use this
chamber to stable a small herd of Rothe (12) AL: N,
AC: 7, HD: 2, HP: 6 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d4. The
derro harvest fungi and lichen from the nearby primary
and secondary passages to feel them.
A. Butchery: This chamber contains three long tables
and cleavers for harvesting and preparing rothe jerky.
55. The derro have powdered the pull-ring of this
door with Contact Poison. Touching the poison (save
to negate) will reduce all ability scores by 1/4 and
movement rate by half. A Cure Poison, Gundgathol
Trumpet, or other magical means will reverse the effect.
This room is a small armoury. There are 10 buckler
shields, three suits of Half Plate, five suits of chainmail,
and seven suits of studded leather armour (all derro
sized).
A. The derro are unaware of the secret door. Inside is
a dust-covered Runestone Golem with its hands held
together palms-up. A Platinum Circlet (500gp) with a
runestone set in the center rests in its hands. Wearing
the circlet will allow a PC to activate and command the
golem, but the PC must concentrate on the task and
take no other actions. Runestone Golem AL: N, AC:
3, HD: 7, HP: 40, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d10. Note that the
footsteps of a construct make a significant of noise.
56. Water and lichen covers the floor of this chamber
from a large collapse of the wall and ceiling along the
western and southwestern portion of this room. The
derro unceremoniously dumped the bodies of several
dwarven slaves on top of the rumble. They are in an
advanced state of decomposition. One is covered in
Amber Mold AL: N, AC: Always hit, HD: 1hp, HP: 1hp,
#AT: 1, DMG: Special. Underneath his body, and just
below some rubble (2 turns) is a bag with a Very Large
Flawed Pale Blue Opal (2,100gp).
57. Savant Quarters: Yalri the Derro Savant (MU5)
AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 5, HP: 18, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light
Repeating Crossbow (1d3) and Longpoint Dagger
+1 (1d4). Spells (2/2/1): Magic Missile, Spider Climb;
Mirror Image, Web; Lightning Bolt. Treasure: 28pp. He
also wears a Gold Torc (165gp) and has a Gold Comb
(159gp) and a Silver Scabbard (131gp). Yalri stands
before a lectern (with his spellbook open) memorizing
his spells. He will hear any commotion in Room 59.
A. Yalri’s Bedroom: A bed sits in the corner of this
chamber. A Small Rusty Steel Chest (Locked and
Trapped: Poison Needle, Save or Die) contains Pouch
with a Very Large Average Brown Jasper (125gp), and
a Huge Broken Brown Carnelian (130gp), and a Galeb
Runestone (Medium).
58. Three Derro Student-Savants (MU4) AL: CE, AC: 4,
HD: 4, HP: 13 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light Repeating
Crossbow with 2 Clips (1d3) and Longpoint Dagger
(1d4). Spells (2/2): Color Spray, Magic Missile, Mirror
Image, Pyrotechnics. Treasure: Each has Spellbook
and the following: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp. They wear
Gold Circlets worth 200gp each. The students are in
a heated debate regarding the finer points of casting
the spell Color Spray. They will hear any commotion in
Room 59.
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59. Once a temple to Thaneduhr, the derro have
chiseled away his statues (almost unrecognizable).
Rubble surrounds the statues.
60. Savant Quarters: The quarters to this chamber are
spartan. The furnishings include a large throne-like chair
and two smaller chairs, a lectern, and a magic circle.
Shelves contain several arcane spells components. The
side chamber to the south includes a simple bed and a
Medium-Sized Chest (see below).
Seated on the throne is Jatchil Darkeyes the Derro
Savant (MU6) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 24, #AT:
1, Weapon: Light Repeating Crossbow (1d3) and
Longpoint Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/2/2): Magic Missile,
Burning Hands; Mirror Image, Web; Haste, Lightning
Bolt. Treasure: Light Green Ioun Runestone (Cure Light
Wounds/Day), Potion of Gaseous Form, and a Wand
of Summoning (15 Charges). He wears a Gold Ring
(127gp), Electrum Medallion (59gp) and a Small Mithril
Earring (80gp).
Seated near the savant is Zograg “One-Hand”
Whitebeard a Level 4 Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim
(CL4) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Half Plate, Buckler Shield, Dex),
HD: 4, HP: 28, #AT: 1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6)
and Sling +1 with 20 Stones (1d4). Spells (3/2):
Protection from Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command,
Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius. Treasure: A Bag with
36pp. A Small Wooden Gem Box with a Small Average
Brown Carnelian (75gp), a Very Large Average Rainbow
Obsidian (125gp), and a Dose of Greatwort. The two
are in negotiations over a territorial dispute between
the derro and the kalas-toa. They will be aware of any
commotion in Room 59.
The Medium-Sized Steel Chest (Locked and Double
Trapped with Sepia Snake Sigil and a Poison Needle
(Save versus Death or die). The chest contains two bags
(24gp and 56pp), a Magic-User Scroll: Mikda-Err’s
Practical Tilt, Gartzee’s Incredulous Apostate, Zu-Pang’s
Protracting Eyeball, and Sepia Snake Sigil, a Runestone
of Disintegration, and two Jars of Uzeron’s Unguent.
61. Derro Guardroom: A group of Derro Warriors
(3) AL: CE, AC: 3 (two with Scalemail, Buckler Shield,
Dex) and one with AC: 2 (Chainmail, Buckler Shield,
Dex), HD: 3, HP: two with 16 and one with 18, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Two with Shortsword (1d6), Light Repeating
Crossbow and Two Clips (1d3), and Net and one with
Military Pick (1d6), Spear (1d6), Longpoint Dagger
(1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each, are on
guard there. One has a set of Brass Knuckles. They just
returned from a patrol in the vicinity of the slope to S4
and are resting.
62. Guardroom Barracks: Three makeshift beds lay on
the floor of this chamber. They are made of rothe hides
and the skins of other unknown species. Under the
second bed is a loose rock with a Runestone of Healing.
63. The archway of this door is lined with dwarven
hellmouth-like faces. The room is empty.
64. Wisdom of the Ancestors: This secret chamber
contains three stone dwarven faces in recessed alcoves.
One represents a king with a crown, the second
represents a warrior, and the third a cleric. Infront of
each is a small ledge. To communicate with the spirits
of these Gundgathol ancestors, the PCs must make an
appropriate offering to each. Offerings could include,
but are not limited to, a valuable gem or piece of
jewelry to the king, a personal weapon or war trophy
for the warrior, or a book, scroll, or valuable runestone
to the cleric.
If the offering is both valuable and appropriate, they
will disappear and the stone face(s) will shimmer with
ghostly visages. In deep dwarven voices they will say in
unison, “Behold! We are Three. Stare into the face of
thine kin and seek the wisdom of your ancestors.” The
PCs may ask one yes or no question of each ancestor.
If they fail to ask a yes or no question, the faces will
merely shimmer and disappear.
65. Derro Barracks: These Derro Warriors (6) AL: CE,
AC: three with 4 (Studded, Buckler Shield, Dex) and
three with 3 (Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3,
HP: three with 18 and three with 17, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Three with Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light Repeating
Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4) and three
with Shortsword (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow and
Two Clips (1d3), and Net, Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep,
2d8gp each. One has a Pouch with and 1d2 Platinum
Ingots (100gp each), are assigned to guard the temple
and the savants.
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The warriors are led by a Derro Warband Leader (F6)
AL: CE, AC: 1 (Half Plate, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 5,
HP: 34, #AT: Varies, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 10pp and a Large Regular Pink Rosaline
(24gp), Medium Finely Cut Light Pink Rhodochrosite
(32gp), Huge Broken Tiger Eye Agate (20gp), and a
Large Broken Pink Rosaline (16gp). He wears a Copper
and Silver Belt Buckle (57gp) and has a Silver Comb
(134gp). He has a bag with three Runestones of Impact
and a Pouch of Rothe Jerky. The leader has a leashed
Muggle AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 2, HP: 13, #AT: See entry,
DMG: See entry.
A. The derro are unaware of this secret room. On a
small table there are three bags: a Bag of Holding
with 2cp, a Bag of Devouring, and a Bag of Potions.
The latter contains 1d4+2 random potions. Roll the
Random Potion Treasure Table in any Core Rule Book
to determine the results.
66. The stone door to this crypt was broken long ago.
The contents of the burial alcoves that line the walls
of this chamber were unceremoniously dumped on the
floor and looted. Three turns of searching will find a
Ring of Protection +1.
A. Leaning against the eastern wall of this secret chamber
are three shields: A Heater Shield +1 emblazoned with
the symbol of House Stoneborn, a Dented Kite Shield,
and one half of Raldurin’s Shield (Left). For the latter,
see Room 7.
67. Stable: Megalocentipedes (2) AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 3,
HP: 14 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3 + Poison, overseen
by the Derro Handler (F5) AL: CE, AC: 1 (Half Plate,
Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 5, HP: 30, #AT: Varies,
Weapon: Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light Repeating
Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4), Whip (1d4),
Treasure: He wears a Silver Bracelet (79gp). In a
pouch he has 15pp and a Huge Flawed Bright Yellow
Mellochrysos (140gp). The handler uses the small side
room as his bed chamber. There is a makeshift bed of
furs and rags. There is nothing else of value.
68. The door to this chamber was broken down and lies
inside the room. It is otherwise empty.
69. The door to this chamber is trapped with Sepia
Snake Sigil. Inside are crates of foodstuffs (rothe jerky,
mushrooms, and two small barrels of derro wine). The
derro are unaware of the secret door. Resting on a short
ledge along the northern wall are the following items:
a Runestone of Extra-Healing, a Runestone of Speed,
a Runestone of Steam and Vapour, and a Spellstone
with Blessed Stone, Circle of Stone, and Courage of the
Ancestors.
On a small table behind the secret door is a Folding
Boat and a partial map (four hexes) of the River Glint.
70. Derro Guardroom: Two Derro Warriors AL: CE,
AC: 3 (Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3, HP:
16 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Shortsword (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow and 2 Clips (1d3), and Net,
Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each, stand guard at
this position. They are seated playing a game the derro
called Seachad (Translation: Passing) with small pawns
and dice sticks. There is a 1-3 on d6 they will hear
battle from the east.
71. The door to this chamber is made of stone. In the
center of the sealed door is a dwarven face. A single
derro stone statue stands infront of the door. He is in a
protective position holding his right forearm infront of
his eyes. The door is trapped with Face of Dhurindain.
The enchantment on the door recharges after seven
hours.
72. This chamber is empty. Chains and manacles lay
on the floor. In the past the derro used this room as a
holding cell prior to transporting slaves.
A. Just inside the archway lies a shrivelled derro corpse
clutching a torn bag with the glint of gold. The derro
warrior fell prey to Brown Mold AL: N, AC: Always
Hit, HD: 2, HP: 14, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d8. The loot bag
contains an Ivory and Gold Cup (75gp), 15gp, 20sp,
and the following gems: Small Exquisite Dark Black Agni
Mani (40gp), Large Flawed Blue and Brown Disthene
(22gp), Small Exquisite Lynx Eye (40gp), and a Huge
Exquisite Orange Sunstone (48gp).
73. Guardroom: Three Derro Warriors AL: CE, AC: 2
(Chainmail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3, HP: 23, 19,
15, #AT: 1, Weapon: One with Shortsword (1d6), Light
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Repeating Crossbow and Two Clips (1d3), and Net and
two with Military Pick (1d6), Spear (1d6), Longpoint
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each,
are posted in this guardroom.
The derro keep a chained Muggle AL: CE, AC: 5, HD:
2, HP: 15, #AT: See entry, DMG: See entry, in the side
chamber. Every 20 minutes, one guard walks west to
Room 54 with the muggle and returns. Every two hours
one guard will check on the pack lizards in Room 74.
74. Pack Lizard Stable: The derro stable four Pack
Lizards AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 2, HP: 8, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3
in this chamber. The guards in Room 73 are responsible
for their care.
75. The north wall of this chamber has collapsed into
the primary passage. The chamber is otherwise empty.
A. The Hellmouth Helm of Dhurindain (Room 7) sits on
a shelf in this secret chamber. In a secret compartment
located along the eastern wall, is a box with Kalgon’s
Mithril Coif +2. This coif improves the armour class of
the wearer by two and can be used by fighters, clerics,
magic-users, and illusionists.
B. This chamber is empty. A collapse has opened a
hole into the adjoining passage.
76. The stone door of this chamber was broken down
long ago by the derro. They looted the burial alcoves that
lined the chamber walls and interior rectangular pillars.
The bones, urns, skulls, and debris cover the floor to
the point that one cannot step without crunching bones
underfoot. Every three turns searching in this room will
reveal 1 random treasure item (a total of three items).
At the back of an alcove, along the northern facing
wall of the northern pillar is a small anvil-shaped
indentation. If the Anvil Runestone from Room 53A is
inserted and turned counter-clockwise a secret door
will swing outwards.
The symbol of long-forgotten House Barrelstane (a
shield on a barrel) is carved in relief on the back of the
door. Inside is a small claustrophobic crypt with a set of
seven burial alcoves:
 House Barrelstane Family Crypt
Seven Exquisitely Crafted Platinum Beard Beads
1 a Gold Disc Broach (152gp). Several hammers, axes,
(100gp each)
White Dragon-Shaped Ivory Comb inlaid with Gold
2
(300gp)
3 Gold Belt Buckle Dhurindain Symbol (200gp)
4 Diamond Earrings (150gp each)
Octagonal Shield-Shaped Disc Broach inlaid with
5
Emeralds (250gp)
6 Gold Ring inlaid with Garnets (200gp)
Platinum and Gold Seax Knife Dagger Pommel
7
inlaid with Sapphires (275gp)
If the Barrelstane alcoves are disturbed, Runestone
Skeletons (14) AL: N, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD:
2, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Seven with Warhammer
(1d6) and seven with Hand Axe (1d6), will rise from the
desecrated bones and defend the crypt.
77. Oor-Uk Barracks: A contingent of Black Orc
Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 4 (Half Plate), HD: 3+3, HP: 16
each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Bill-Guisarme (1d10), Scimitar
(1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 1d20+1ep,
and 2d8gp each, led by Lugruk the Black Orc Warband
Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP:
34, #AT: 1, Weapon: Halberd (1d10), Scimitar (1d8),
and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d8gp, 4d4pp, and a Pouch
with a Medium Average Bloodstone (85gp), Large
Flawed Apple Green Chrysoprase (95gp), and a Huge
Finely Cut Flecked Aventurine (180gp), have journeyed
from Galduhr’s Gate to speak with Romangat the
Derro Clan Chief. They are awaiting their audience.
78. This chamber is empty except for 1d4+1 broken
buckler shields and 1d3 broken shortswords. The derro
occasionally use this chamber for training their warriors.
It is currently empty.
A. Leaning against the back wall of this chamber is a
Quiver of Crossbow Bolts +1 (21) and a Bag of Steel
Sling Stones +1 (7).
79. Derro Sub-Chief’s Quarters: Gludda the Derro
Clan Subchief (F6) AL: CE, AC: -1 (Half Plate +1, Buckler
Shield +1, Dex), HD: 6, HP: 45, #AT: Varies, Weapon:
Warhammer +1 (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow with
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1 Clip (1d3), Longpoint Dagger +1 (1d4), Treasure:
Pouch with 40gp. He wears Electrum Torc (140gp) and
and shields (war trophies, all dwarven) hang on the
walls. The room contains a bed.
A. This secret chamber contains the sub-chief’s personal
treasure. The door is opened by pulling out a fist-sized
flagstone, rotating it counter-clockwise three times,
and pushing it back in. On the floor is a locked Silver
Coffer (100gp). The coffer is trapped with Poison Gas
(Save or Die, one target only). The coffer contains two
bags: the first is filled with a Glass Beads (10gp) and
the second with the following gemstones: Very Large
Broken Brown-Black Samarskite (105gp), Small Finely
Cut Brown Malacon (105gp), and a Medium Exquisite
Smokey Quartz (135gp).
80. Derro Sub-Chief’s Quarters: This is the quarters
of Gazaka the Derro Clan Subchief (F6) AL: CE, AC:
0 (Half Plate +1, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 6, HP: 43,
#AT: Varies, Weapon: Military Pick +1 (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow with 1 Clip (1d3), Longpoint
Dagger +1 (1d4), Treasure: Pouch with 19pp. He
wears a Gleaming Platinum and Diamond Belt Buckle
(459gp).
There is a Small Wooden Chest beside his bed. The
chest is Locked and Trapped (Poison Needle, Save or
Insanity) that includes his less-desirable gems: Small
Flawed Light Blue Lapis Lazuli (18gp), Large Regular
Cream and White Bluestone (24gp), Huge Broken Blue
and Brown Disthene (20gp), Small Regular Pale Green
Variscite (20gp), and a Large Regular Transparent
Green Augelite (24gp). However, in a secret box
attached to the underside of his bed, are the following:
a Large Broken Brown Carnelian (85gp), Small Finely
Cut White Chalcedony (105gp), Very Large Broken
Deep Green Serpentine (105gp), and a Large Finely
Cut Brown Jasper (135gp).
81. Derro Clan Chief’s Audience Chamber: This room
contains a short table and chairs. A meeting is currently
taking place between Romangat the Destroyer (Derro
Clan Chief), Xutil (Derro Clan Subchief), and Durloz,
Son of Durkill “Beard-Scalper” Whitebeard (Duergar
Emissary). Ziltak (Derro Savant) just stepped out of
the meeting back to Room 82 for (1 Turn). They are
discussing delays in coal production in P4: The Black
Mines and how to ensure the fires of P6: The Foundry
are maintained or the duergar king will be displeased.
Romangat the Destroyer, Derro Clan Chief (F7) AL:
CE, AC: 0 (Bracers AC: 4, Runestone of Protection +2,
Dex), HD: 7, HP: 51, #AT: Varies, Weapon: Warhammer
+2 (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow with 1 Clip of +1
Bolts (1d3), Longpoint Dagger +3 (1d4), Treasure: He
bears a crown made of Gold and inlaid with Platinum
and Diamonds worth (3,000gp) and three Mithril Rings
encrusted with Rubies (1,000gp each), Ring of House
Cobblestone, keys to the Door and Chest in Room 84.
Xutil the Derro Clan Subchief (F6) AL: CE, AC: 1 (Half
Plate, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: Varies,
Weapon: Warhammer +1 (1d6), Light Repeating
Crossbow with 1 Clip (1d3), Longpoint Dagger +1
(1d4), Treasure: A Bag with 38gp and a Satchel with
a Huge Broken Bright Yellow Mellochrysos (130gp),
Medium Average Smokey Quartz (85gp), and a Bone
Figurine of Dworgrim (35gp). He wears a smooth
Diamond False Eye (300gp).
Durloz, Son of Durkill “Beard-Scalper” Whitebeard,
Duergar Warband Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Half
Plate, Shield, Dex), HD: 5, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Hand Axe of Hurling +1 (20 Feet) (1d6), Shortsword
(1d6), and Mithril Seax Knife +1 (1d4+1). Treasure: A
Small Pouch with 2d10gp, 2d8pp, and a Large Average
Apple Green Chrysoprase (105gp). He wears Four
Gold Beard Beads (20gp each).
82. Savant’s Quarters: This chamber is home to
Ziltak the Derro Grand Savant (MU8) AL: CE, AC: 0
(Bracers AC: 4, Robe +2, Dex), HD: 8, HP: 30, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Light Repeating Crossbow with 2 Clips (1d3)
and Longpoint Dagger (1d4). Spells (3/3/2/2): Magic
Missile, Burning Hands, Darkness Globe; Invisibility,
Mirror Image, Web; Haste, Fireball; Confusion,
Dimension Door Treasure: Spellbook, Wand of Lightning
(20 Charges), Scroll: Burning Hands, Torvin’s Flesh of
Fire (see New Spells), and Fly, Key to Chest (Room 84),
and two Derro Student-Savants (MU4) AL: CE, AC: 4,
HD: 4, HP: 13 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light Repeating
Crossbow (1d3) and Longpoint Dagger (1d4). Spells
(2/2): Dancing Lights, Magic Missile; Invisibility, Scare,
Treasure: 2d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp. Each wears a Gold
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Circlet worth 200gp, that oversee his needs.
The room is spartan except for his bed, a desk, and
a lectern (his spellbook is closed and trapped with
Sepia Snake Sigil). It contains his listed spells and 1d3
additional spells (Levels 1-4).
Hidden in a secret compartment in the lectern is a
Pouch with Very Large Flawed Deep Purple Amethyst
(470gp), Large Finely Cut Pale Green Tourmaline
(500gp), Medium Finely Cut Lime Green Chrysolite
(400gp), Huge Broken Red-Brown Spinel (550gp), and
a Large Average Yellow-Green Chrysoberyl (400gp).
83. The western wall has almost completely collapsed
and is exposed to the adjacent hallway. Three large
piles of skulls, bones, rubble, and rubbish cover the
floor. For every two turns of searching there is a 1
on d6 chance of finding a random treasure (see the
Secondary Encounter Area Random Treasure Generator
to determine the result).
84. Chief’s Chambers: The door is locked (the chief
possesses the key). The room is plain except the
shrivelled dwarven hands of the chief’s victims pinned
to the wall with iron spikes. A large wooden bed carved
in the style of the Gundgathol dwarves rests against
the southern wall. On top of a small table is a Seachad
board made of Ivory (300gp). All the pawns (20) are
made of Gold (20gp each). In the southwestern and
southeastern corners of this room stand Iron Statues
(2) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 4, HP: 20 hp each, #AT: 2,
DMG: 1d8/1d8. They will attack any non-derro that
enters this room.
At the foot of the bed is an iron box with two locks
(the chief and the grand savant possess the two keys).
Both locks are double trapped. The first lock with an
Acid Spray (1 Target, Save or Die) followed by a Poison
Needle (Save or Die). The second lock with a Poison
Needle (Save or Die) followed by Poison Gas (10x10
foot area, Save or Die). Each key must be turned six
times (three for each trap) to disarm the traps. Inside is a
gleaming set of Mithril Half Platemail +2 and a matching
Visored-Helm +1 of a Screaming Dwarf. This armour is
emblazoned with the symbol of House Hammerhand
and was looted by the derro from the crypt of Galdrok,
Blood of Galdoon “Great Beard” Hammerhand, a
hero known to all Gundgathol dwarves. Also, inside
the chest, in an Ornately Carved and Velvet-Lined Box,
is a Very Large Finely Cut King’s Tear (4,700gp). This
jewel once belonged to the Stoneborn royal treasury.
85. The Chief’s Antechamber: There are six Derro
Royal Guards AL: CE, AC: 1 (Half Plate, Buckler Shield,
Dex), HD: 4, HP: 26 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three with
Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow with
Two Clips (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4) and three with
Shortsword (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow and Two
Clips (1d3), and Net, Treasure: Each wears a Platinum
Headband (150gp each), on duty. Two guards stand
outside the door in the hallway. The remaining four
stand in pairs outside Room 81 and Room 84.
86. This guardroom has been abandoned.
87. The slope at this location descends approximately 60
feet. The slope leads southwest from Primary Encounter
Area 1 (P1): The Lower Halls along the Primary Passage
toward S10 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
88. Guardroom: A group of Derro Warriors (6) AL:
CE, AC: three with 4 (Studded, Buckler Shield, Dex)
and three with 2 (Chainmail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD:
3, HP: three with 18 and three with 17, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Three with Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light Repeating
Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4) and three
with Shortsword (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow and
Two Clips (1d3), and Net, Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep,
2d8gp each, led by a Derro Warband Leader (F6)
AL: CE, AC: 0 (Platemail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 5,
HP: 34, #AT: Varies, Weapon: Military Pick +1 (1d6),
Light Repeating Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger
+1 (1d4), Treasure: Satchel with 29pp, a Large Broken
White or Blue Moonstone (85gp), a Large Finely Cut
Brown Jasper (135gp), and a Bottle of Black Brine
(Heroism), are on guard duty in this chamber.
Roll 1d6: There is a 1-2 on d6 chance they are in Room
88, 3-4 three warriors are on patrol along to slope
to S10, and 5-6 the same number and the leader are
on patrol along the primary passage in the vicinity of
Room 75.
89. This chamber is empty.
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90. Stable: A Derro Handler (F5) AL: CE, AC: 1
(Half Plate, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 5, HP: 30,
#AT: Varies, Weapon: Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4),
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d6gp, 2d6pp, and the following
gemstones: Large Exquisite Star Rose Quartz (155gp),
Medium Flawed Smokey Quartz (75gp), Medium
Broken Pure Black Onyx (65gp) and one Random
Mundane Runestone, is training a group of Young
Adult Megalocentipedes (5) AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 3, HP:
14 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3 + Poison. There are three
saddles sitting against the wall. The handler is currently
saddled and training the creature to rear its head.
91. Handler’s Quarters: This chamber is spartan except
for three beds of furs and hides on the floor. Voices can
be heard beyond the archway.
A. Two Derro Handlers (F5) AL: CE, AC: 1 (Half Plate,
Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 5, HP: 30 each, #AT: Varies,
Weapon: Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light Repeating
Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4), Whip (1d4),
Treasure: One has Gold Armbands (50gp each) and
the other a Thick Silver headband worth (125gp), are
in discussion with Huakil the Derro Savant (MU5) AL:
CE, AC: 4, HD: 5, HP: 19, #AT: 1, Weapon: Light
Repeating Crossbow (1d3) and Longpoint Dagger
(1d4). Spells (2/2/1): Magic Missile, Spider Climb;
Mirror Image, Web; Lightning Bolt, Treasure: Spellbook,
Bag of Holding (433gp, 1000gp Capacity), and a
Non-Magical Healing Salve (1d4+1), regarding the
battle-readiness of the young adult megalocentipedes
in Room 90.
92. Hall of Records: The double-doors to this chamber
were broken down with axes and hammers. The walls
are engraved with holy runes giving praise to Thaneduhr
the All-Father. The derro looted this chamber and
destroyed what remained by piling it in the center.
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 145
Items of Value: Silver Holy Symbol of Dhurindain
inlaid with a Finely Cut Ruby (300gp), 1d2 Random
Mundane Runestones, Map: Hint at Secondary
Encounter Area S2 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex
Map, Mace +1, Runestone of Levitation.
93. The floor of this cave is wet. The ceiling is high (40
feet) and the tips of stalactites can be seen in torchlight.
94. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends west from Primary Encounter Area 1 (P1): The
Lower Halls on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
95. Guardroom: This side chamber is a guardroom to
alert the duergar of any intrusion from the Secondary
Passage west of Room 94. Derro Warriors (3) AL: CE,
AC: 3 (Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3, HP: 21,
18, 16, #AT: 1, Weapon: One with Shortsword (1d6),
Light Repeating Crossbow and 2 Clips (1d3), and Net
and two with Military Pick (1d6), Spear (1d6), Longpoint
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each.
The largest warrior has a secret Pouch with three
Gundgathol Trumpets (see earlier in the adventure) and
a leashed Muggle AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 2, HP: 15, #AT:
See entry, DMG: See entry.
96. The passageway into this rough-hewn chamber
has partially collapsed. Only a narrow elf or halfling
could pass through the opening. Inside the chamber
skeletal remains are strewn across the floor including
the Hellmouth Helm of Thaneduhr (Room 7). Sitting on
a ledge 15 feet off the floor is an Ochre Jelly AL: N,
AC: 8, HD: 5, HP: 25, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d6, that makes
this cave its lair.
97. A cracked and broken dwarven face is carved into
the wall immediately opposite this door. The derro have
improvised a trap. A pressure plate infront of the door
will activate a wire pulley inside the mouth that will lob
a glass vial of paralytic powder above the doorway.
All those within 10 feet must save or be paralyzed
for 1d6 rounds. The chamber serves as a storeroom
and contains crates of dried meat (unknown), dried
seaweed, dried fish, and three barrels of derro wine.
Normal rats scurry about the floor.
98. Officer’s Quarters: This chamber serves as the
quarters for two Derro Warband Leaders (F5) AL: CE,
AC: 1 (Half Plate, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 5, HP: 35,
30, #AT: Varies, Weapon: Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4)
and Military Pick (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow
(1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4), Treasure: one with a
Satchel with 37gp, a Very Large Average Clear Green
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Zircon (125gp), and a Huge Finely Cut Brown Jasper
(180gp) and the other with a Very Large Broken Brown
Carnelian (105gp), and an Empty Silver Scroll Tube
(40gp). He wears an Electrum Disc Broach (113gp).
The warband leaders are seated at a table with Umkil
the Derro Savant (MU5) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 5, HP: 20,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Light Repeating Crossbow (1d3) and
Longpoint Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/2/1): Magic Missile,
Spider Climb; Mirror Image, Web; Lightning Bolt,
Treasure: 34gp, 17pp, Spellbook, Wand of Paralyzation,
Scroll with: Ambasse’s Absent Lapse, Grelf’s Acidic
Arrow, and Aztazibar’s Acrid Finger, discussing their
next patrol.
A. Storage Closet: This small chamber contains
three Light Repeating Crossbows, six clips, two
megalocentipede saddles, 50 feet of rope, a barrel of
water, and two buckler shields.
99. Barracks: This barrack is home to Derro Warriors
(10) AL: CE, AC: five with 4 (Studded, Buckler Shield,
Dex) and five with 3 (Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex),
HD: 3, HP: 5x16 and 5x17, #AT: 1, Weapon: five with
Fauchard-Hook (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow (1d3),
Longpoint Dagger (1d4) and five with Shortsword (1d6)
and Light Repeating Crossbow and Two Clips (1d3),
Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each. One of the
warriors has a kingly prize. Sewn into a secret pocket
in a stolen dwarven treasure: a Small Mithril Ingot
(1,000gp).
At any given time, there is a 1-3 chance on d6 that half
their number is on patrol west of Room 94 led by one
of the two derro warband leaders from Room 98. The
room contains five wooden bunkbeds.
100. The southeastern wall of this chamber has
completely collapsed and is open to the primary
passage beyond. Hidden amongst the rubble (four
turns of searching) is a small unlocked rusty iron chest
with Runestones of Healing, Invisibility, and Speed.
101. Hall of Records: The archway above the double
doors to this room dedicate its wisdom to Dhurindain,
the Secret-Keeper. They doors have been knocked
down and the floor is littered with dwarf bones and
damaged archival material.

Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 192
Items of Value: Huge Exquisite Pale Brown
Cassiterite (850gp), Tome of Leadership and
Influence, Two Sticks of Incense of Meditation, 1d3
Random Mundane Runestones, Raldurin’s Shield
(Right). For the latter, see Room 7.
The secret door in the southwest corner of the room
contains a small altar with three items: Runestone
of Dwarvenkind, a Galeb Runestone (Small), and a
Runestone of Extra-Healing.
102. Training Room: two Derro Handlers (F5) AL: CE,
AC: 1 (Half Plate, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 5, HP:
32 and 29, #AT: Varies, Weapon: Light Repeating
Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4), Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10ep, 3d8gp, 2d8pp each, and one of the
two has a Gold Belt Buckle (100gp).
The handlers are training a large Megalocentipede AL:
N, AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 21, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3 + Poison,
for the derro chieftain. The derro will call for the other
centipedes in A to their aid.
A. Stable: Megalocentipedes (3) AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 3,
HP: 22, 2x19 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3 + Poison.
103. Centipede Pens: Two 10x10 foot pens dominate
this chamber. The pens each hold 8 Young Adult
Megalocentipedes (16) AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 2, HP:
10 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d2 (no poison). They are
famished and will climb out of the pens at the smell of
fresh meat.
A. Hatchery: A Large Female Megalocentipede AL: N,
AC: 5, HD: 4, HP: 30, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3 + Poison
sits on a clutch of 35 eggs in this chamber. She will fight
ferociously (+2 to attack) to defend her young.
104. This large rectangular reservoir often serves as a
rally point for patrols and warbands heading northwest,
west, or southwest from the Lower Halls.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance that any random encounter
in this chamber, or Room 105, will be a warband at
rest.
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A. This chamber is used as a latrine and refuse dump.
Sifting through the refuse and fecal matter will result in
the disease carried by giant rats.
105. The stone frame around this set of double doors
is carved with hellmouth-like dwarven faces. There are
remains of small campfires and occupation. Transient
warbands of derro, duergar, and black orcs use this
chamber, adjacent to the reservoir in Room 104, to
camp prior to continuing their patrols.
106. This door is trapped with Sepia Snake Sigil and
Magic Mouth. If the spell is activated, the mouth will
scream “Intruders!” repetitively for 1 turn. The derro
in Room 107 will respond and investigate within three
rounds.
Inside is a black magic circle used by the grand savant
and his graduate-students. A small blood-stained altar
and half-burned candles decorate the chamber. A
spellbook on a lectern contains 1d6 random first level
spells, 1d4 random second level spells, 1d3 random
third level spells, and 1d2 random fourth level spells.
Hidden inside the cover is a folded scroll with the spell
Transmute Flesh to Ice (Reversible).
107. Guardroom: Derro Warriors (3) AL: CE, AC: 3
(Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3, HP: 18 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: One with Shortsword (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow and Two Clips (1d3), and Net and
two with Military Pick (1d6), Spear (1d6), Longpoint
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each,
and a Derro Warband Leader (F6) AL: CE, AC: 0 (Half
Plate, Buckler Shield +1, Dex), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow
and 1 Clip (1d3), Longpoint Dagger (1d4), Treasure:
A Bag with 15gp, and a Pouch with a Huge Broken
Pure Black Onyx (130gp), Medium Flawed Bloodstone
(75gp), Huge Flawed Smokey Quartz (140gp), and a
Medium Flawed Pure Black Onyx (75gp). There is a
1-2 on d6 chance the leader will send two warriors to
patrol the hallway between Room 107 and Room 90
every hour.
108. This chamber is on the verge of total collapse. The
northern and western portions of the wall and ceiling
have fallen in. Searching or engaging in combat here
will likely (1-3 on d6) cause a collapse causing 4d6
points of damage and a loud resounding noise that will B. This cell contains slaves the duergar brought with
send several derro patrols to investigate. Buried in the them to trade. There are a total of eight slaves (five
rubble is a Seax Knife +3 (three turns of searching). male dwarves, a female dwarf, a deep gnome, and a
male half-orc):
109. Guardroom: Derro Warrior (5) AL: CE, AC: 3
(Scalemail, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 3, HP: 16 each, Slave Name Race/Sex/Class Age
#AT: 1, Weapon: Three with Shortsword (1d6), Light
Repeating Crossbow and Two Clips (1d3), and Net, Dalnairn
Dwarf/Male/Cl3 Old (325)
and two with Military Pick (1d6), Spear (1d6), Longpoint Rockhome
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each. Nortek
Dwarf/Male/F2 Old (282)
Every hour three warriors patrol down to the bottom of Ironshield
the slop to S11 and return. Grogul Late Middle Age
Dwarf/Male/F1
Longbeard (271)
110. The slope at this location descends approximately Fimdri Middle Age
60 feet. The slope leads northwest from Primary Dwarf/Male/F1
Hardhelm (255)
Encounter Area 1 (P1): The Lower Halls along the
Tharmor
Primary Passage toward S11 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Dwarf/Male/Th1 Adult (173)
Mountainshield
Map.
Balnurra
Dwarf/Female/F1 Adult (135)
111. This old guardroom stables Megalocentipedes (3) Battlecrown
AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 15 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3 Zeltrig Gnome/Male/Ill1 Old (451)
+ Poison. The creatures are saddled. Glogg Half-Orc/Male/F1 Adult (23)

112. Duergar Barracks: A contingent of duergar warriors
are quartered here while their officers and clerics
conduct negotiations with the derro. The room is empty
except for the bedrolls and backpacks of the warriors.
Duergar Warriors (10) AL: LE, AC: 4 (Chainmail and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 5x25 and 5x20, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Five with Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow and 10
Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1) and five with
Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6),
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each. In addition, three of the
warriors have unique items: Small Flawed Deep Green
Serpentine (65gp), 1d3 Random Mundane Runestones,
and a Runestone of Sharpening (Whetstone).
A. Officer’s Quarters: Gurlag Whitebeard the Duergar
Warband Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Half Plate, Buckler
Shield, Dex), HD: 5, HP: 39, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spiked
Warhammer +2 (1d6), Shortsword (1d6), and Dagger
(1d4), Treasure: 21ep, 16gp, 29pp, Small Flawed Clear
Green Peridot (65gp), Large Finely Cut Clear Green
Peridot (135gp), Large Broken Orange Carnelian
(85gp), Three Doses of Greatwort, and a Lump of Coal.
The leader, like his warriors, sleeps on the ground with
a bedroll.
Each of the slaves are bound by hand and foot with
manacles. When transported, they are further chained
as a group. This particular group of slaves are older
and wise. They have learned how to survive under the
whip and are considered skilled labour by the duergar
for their mining, forging, and craftsmanship. Dalnairn
Rockhome, the oldest among them, quietly leads
and cares for the group through his secret worship of
Thaneduhr. The duergar are unaware that Balnurra is
female, and the dwarves do everything in their power,
including taking beatings from their masters and causing
distractions, to conceal her and ensure her safety.
Zeltrig, the deep gnome, was brought to Gundgathol
by the duergar. He was enslaved as a young apprentice
illusionist and knows no other existence. Glogg was
bred for slavery by the duergar. There is a deep-seated
mistrust between him and the dwarf slaves, but they all
agree that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. The
slaves all speak duergar and mountain dwarf, but only
Glogg speaks common.
113. Storeroom: The derro have provided barrels of
water and foodstuffs for the duergar in this chamber.
The food includes rothe jerky, mushrooms, and derro
wine (which the duergar think is weak and tastes awful).

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114. Guardroom: This room is the temporary home of
Gruktag Whitebeard’s personal guard. These Duergar
Warriors (5) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield),
HD: 4, HP: 5x27, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6),
Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are
honour bound to protect his life above their own. Like
Room 112, they sleep on bedrolls on the floor. The
warriors are sharpening their weapons.
A. This side chamber contains a wooden bed carved
in the style of the Gundgathol dwarves. It serves as the
temporary lodging of Gruktag Whitebeard, a Level 5
Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Half
Plate +1, Buckler Shield, Dex), HD: 5, HP: 31, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Warhammer (1d6) and Sling with 20 Stones
(1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection from Good, Cure
Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless; Striking,
Treasure: Silver Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (75gp),
25pp, and Runestones of Impact (3), while the duergar
delegation negotiates with the derro. He is at prayer.
115. False Crypt: A broad stone bowl filled with a
heaping mound of jewels sits atop a large dais in the
center of this chamber. Along the northern wall there
are two sarcophagi with carved relief in dwarven
geometric design. The room is dimly lit by four pale
blue glowstones (mined from P2: The Glittering Caves)
set into sconces along the walls. The stones brighten or
dim by touch.
If either sarcophagi, or the bowl, are disturbed a
Gemstone Golem AL: N, AC: 0, HD: 8, HP: 60, #AT:
1 or 2, DMG: 1d10/1d10, will form from the mound of
jewels and defend the crypt.
On top of each sarcophagus are 1d3 Random
Runestones (replace proper names in your results with
Randuhr Broadbeam and Durnor Hammerhand). The
sarcophagi each holding the skeletal remains of a
dwarf. One contains 4d6gp, 3d6pp, and a Locked and
Trapped Metal Box (Poison Needle, Save or Die) with
Large Exquisite Brown-Black Samarskite (155gp), Huge
Broken Brown Malacon (130gp). The other contains
6d6ep, 3d6gp, and a Silver Headband with the Symbol
of Dhurindain (100gp) and a Set of Gold Arm Bands
(100gp each).
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116. Crypt of the Stone: The walls of this chamber are
recessed with vertical alcoves (21) that bear the skeletal
remains of dwarven warriors. Atop each alcove is the
stone face of a dwarf. A three-sided pillar in the center
of the room is carved in the shape of dwarven warriors.
At the top of the pillar (gleaming in any light) is a Large
Exquisite Black Sapphire (5,200gp).
If any attempt is made to take the jewel, three Caryatid
Columns (3) AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 5, HP: 32, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d8, will pull away from the pillar and attack.
When the constructs step off their pillar, they will activate
a pressure plate that will close and lock all open doors.
The constructs each bear the spell Stonemouth followed
by Face of Dhurindain. Once they activate, any PC who
beholds the caryatid columns must save (Petrification)
or will turn to stone (one use only, see New Spells).
In addition, the spell Vengeance of the Ancestors was
cast upon the crypt. If the constructs activate, or the
PCs attempt to loot the skeletal remains, the warriors
will animate and defend the crypt. Dwarven Skeleton
Warriors (21) AL: N, AC: 5 (Chainmail), HD: 3, HP:
18 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Seven with Warhammer (1d6),
seven with Hand Axe (1d6), and seven with Battle Axe
(1d8).
Burial Alcoves: 21
Contents: 7x3d6sp, 7x3d6gp, 7x3d6pp. Each
warrior wears a Silver Chest Lozenge decorated
with Dwarven Geometric Knotwork worth 100gp
each. In addition, there are 1d3 Random Magical
Runestones.
117. This secret chamber is exceptionally difficult to
find. The door is so expertly concealed that not even
Gundgathol dwarves receive a passive opportunity to
detect it. In the center of the room, on an armour stand,
is a suit of Mithril Platemail +1 and a Mithril Shield +1.
The mail is completely encased in translucent crystal.
There are only two means to remove the protective
magical encasement. Either the PCs must find the
Crystal Runestone (Entrance C: Galduhr’s Gate, Room
47) or beseech the Chrysmal Sovereign in P2: The
Glittering Caves for aid.
P2: Glittering Caves
The Gundgathol dwarves named this cavern system
the Glittering Caves (Levels 7-9) after its bountiful
concentration of gemstones. The caves also produce
glowstones (the dwarves use the stones for light in the
deepest levels of Gundgathol). The dwarves believe the
caverns are sacred earth and a blessing of Dhurindain
the Secret-Keeper.
The caves have long drawn the attention of the xorn who
consume gemstones. However, since the withdrawal of
the mountainfolk, natural fields of translucent white
crystal developed throughout the caves. The crystal
fields drew the attention of the chrysmal who migrated
to the southeastern corner of the cavern system.
Since their arrival, the chrysmal have exhausted their
own crystal fields and now are forced to graze in
the xorn’s territory. The xorn, having consumed the
gemstones in the northwestern corner of the caves
and being unable to consume the crystal fields, have
turned to hunting and consuming the chrysmal. Even
though the xorn possess vast crystal fields, and the
chrysmal possess gemstones throughout their caves,
the two species are natural enemies and are locked
in a pitched war for survival. The xorn have become
obnoxious “chrysmal carnivores” and the chrysmal are
peaceful “crystal herbivores.” Neither can consume
meat or flesh. They care little for the machinations of
beings from the Prime Material Plane.
Referee’s Notes: Numerous locations note the
presence of raw crystal, gemstones, or precious
metals. PCs may wish to undertake mining
operations during or at the close of the adventure.
Mining these caves will be noisy, lengthy, and costly.
The size of these deposits and cost is subject to the
referee’s discretion. Moreover, the dwarves mine
locations like the Glittering Caves or the Mithril
Lodes with a sacred reverence. The dwarves,
based on their faith and the religious import of
mining, forbid large-scale mining operations that
strip Dhurindain’s sacred earth of all its bounty.
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Glittering Caves: Random Monsters
1 Chrysmal (1d2)
2 Xorn (1d2)
3 Amber Bulk (1)
4 Purple Worm (1)
5 Pech (1d4)
6 Stegalocentipede (1)
1. The slope at this location descends approximately
60 feet. The slope leads northeast from P2: Glittering
Caves along the Primary Passage toward S8 on the
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
This massive cave is bracketed by huge stalagnates
that serve as support pillars to both the east and west.
The southwestern corner of the cave is gently backlit
(white) by two small crystal fields (approximately 30x30
feet). The ceiling is too high to be seen with torches
or lanterns (70 feet). The dim light of the crystal fields
gleams and glitters with raw gemstones embedded in
the walls of the cave.
As the player characters proceed into the center of this
cave, two Chrysmals will emerge from Room 2. They
will completely ignore the PCs and slowly proceed to the
southernmost crystal field. They will consume crystals
for a moment and then move on toward Room 13.
2. An Adult Chrysmal AL: N, AC: -4/0, HD: 6+6, HP:
34, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry, Treasure: See Chrysmal
Crystal Table at the end of this section, and a Young
Adult Chrysmal AL: N, AC: 0/4, HD: 2+2, HP: 14,
#AT: 1, DMG: See entry, Treasure: See Chrysmal
Crystal Table, is consuming the last crystal in this cave.
There is nothing of value in this room.
3. A small collapse has revealed a plateau 20 feet
above the floor of the main chamber. At the top of the
ledge is a small, narrow entrance. The entrance is only
large enough for a halfling, gnome, or small dwarf to
squeeze their way through into the room beyond. The
floor of the cave is covered in very small mushroom
growth. There are several taller mushrooms that emit
a phosphorescent glow (deep purple, violet, and dark
yellow).
The mushrooms, if ingested, possess unique properties Their names are Gudlk and Rokk. Gudlk is grumpy
based on the chart below (only 1d4+3 each may be and hungry. Rokk is bored and inquisitive. The xorn
harvested): will demand 5,000gp in gems to allow the PCs to pass
through this cave.
With With
Type Property
Violet Dark Yellow 6. This chamber contains a large pool of dark water.
Deep Heals Add 1d3hp The pool is vast and extends well beyond the northern
Intelligence** wall of the cave. Closer inspection will reveal the glint
Purple (1d4+1hp) permanently
of gold and silver sticking out of the sand along the
Poisonous Poison
Violet --- bank. A Black Tentacles AL: CE, AC: 3, HD: 10, HP:
(-1d4+1hp) (Save or Die)
68, #AT: 6, DMG: 1d8*, lurks in the water awaiting
Dark Permanent its next meal. The treasure that washed up along the
Health*** ---
Yellow Illness* edge of the pool includes: a Steel Chest with 1,000pp,
a Silver Coffer (300gp) with a Small Mithril Broach
*Permanent Illness: Lose 1 random ability score point. (Dhurindain’s Symbol) worth 2,000gp and a Gold Belt
Buckle inlaid with Diamonds (1,500gp). There is also a
**Intelligence: Gain 1 point of Intelligence permanently. Shield +2, a suit of Half Plate +3, and a Sealed Scroll
Tube with 1d2 Level 3 and 1d4 Level 4 Magic-User
***Health: Gain 1 point of Constitution permanently. Spells.

Note that the mushrooms will only increase or reduce 7. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
an ability score once for any given player character. extends north from Primary Encounter Area 2 (P2): The
Subsequent attempts result in no effect. Glittering Caves on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.

4. Mushrooms, stout and red-capped and others tall
and thin, grow along the northern wall of this cave.
One of the red-caped mushrooms is a Faze Fungus AL:
N, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 16, #AT: See entry, DMG: See
entry. The fungus is surrounded by other funguses and
therefore has an effective AC of 4.
The tall mushrooms are between 12-16 feet high
and arch outward above the floor. Two of these are
Brobdingnagian Fungi (2) AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 5, HP: 35
each, #AT: 4, DMG: See entry. The following gemstones
can be found near the tall funguses: Medium Finely Cut
Violet Garnet (400gp), Small Average Yellow-Green
Chrysoberyl (200gp), Medium Broken Golden Yellow
Topaz (250gp), and a Huge Average Brown-Green
Garnet (600gp).
5. Two Xorn AL: N, AC: -2, HD: 7+7, HP: 56, 40, #AT:
4 (3 Claws/1 Bite), DMG: 1d3x3/6d4, Treasure: See
Xorn Gemstone Table, stand on guard in this chamber
against chrysmal incursion. The xorn are five feet tall
and have consumed all the gems they can reach along
the walls of this cave.
8. A small patch, of what appears to be crystal field,
grows along the ledge of this plateau. The patch is a
Crystal Ooze AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 6, HP: 43, #AT: 1,
DMG: 4d4, waiting for prey to pass underneath and
use its paralyzing touch.
9. As the PCs move halfway through this cave, a
humanoid figure with large bulbous eyes will fall out of
the cave wall and land on her face. After a moment of
head-shaking and disorientation, Palda the Pech AL:
NG, AC: 3, HD: 4, HP: 25, #AT: 1, DMG: Rough-
Hewn Pick (1d6+3) will begin a long, dramatic story (in
her own language) about how she was with her family
one moment, lost her way, and cannot find her way
home. She is a just a teenager in the lifespan of the
pech. She has a short attention span, is easily bored,
and constantly interrupts. Her people live to the south
of the Glittering Caves and are waiting for her, hidden
behind some rocks in the passage that exits the cave
system (Room 28). If the PCs return Palda to her family,
the pech will reward them with a Runestone of Sacred
Earth and a Runestone Axe Head +3 they found in the
passages of Gundgathol.

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10. Three Chrysmals AL: N, AC: -4/0, HD: 6+6, HP:
40, 34, 30, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry, Treasure: See
Chrysmal Crystal Table, stand on guard in this chamber.
Two have camouflaged themselves as large crystals
sticking out of the ground. The third merged with the
cave wall by the northwestern entrance to ambush any
xorn intruding into their territory.
11. This cave is dotted with stalagmites of various sizes
from 3 to 10 feet tall. The walls of the cave are a sight
to behold. The cave possesses a unique density of
1000 raw gemstones. The sight is utterly breathtaking.
One of the largest stalagmites is a Roper (1) AL: CE,
AC: 0, HD: 10, HP: 75, #AT: 1, DMG: 5d4.
In the roper’s stomach are the following gemstones:
a Large Flawed Translucent Star Ruby (1,600gp), Very
Large Average Deep Crimson Ruby (2,200gp), Very
Large Average Deep Green Emerald (2,200gp), Small
Finely Cut Pale Blue Opal (3,900gp), and a Huge
Exquisite Bright Green Emerald (5,700gp).
12. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends east from Primary Encounter Area 2 (P2): The
Glittering Caves on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
13. Chyrsmal’s Crystal Cave: This huge cavern complex
is the home of the chrysmal. The sound of rushing water
fills the cavern from the nearby river. Several large
stalagnates, stalactites, and stalagmites decorate the
ceiling and floor. The cave gleams with raw gemstones.
This cavern complex was once filled with crystal fields
but over time the chrysmal have almost completely
consumed them. To survive, they move as a herd to
Room 25 to feed every few days. Similarly, the xorn
have exhausted most of the gems in their sphere of
control (Room 36). The xorn ambush and consume the
chrysmal in Room 25 to survive.
In this cave there are Adult Chrysmal (12) AL: N, AC:
-4/0, HD: 6+6, HP: 30 each, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry,
Treasure: See Chrysmal Crystal Table and Young Adult
Chrysmal (4) AL: N, AC: 0/4, HD: 2+2, HP: 14 each,
#AT: 1, DMG: See entry, Treasure: See Chrysmal
Crystal Table.
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This massive cavern is backlit in spots with mundane
purple and yellow phosphorescent fungi and lichen.
The chrysmal harvested all but one patch of crystal
(which they reserve for their young adults). The adults
must forage and fight with the xorn for other crystal
patches throughout the glittering caves.
14. River Fork: The river that begins in Room 27 winds
its way through the caves to this location. The river forks
north and south. Over the centuries, amongst the sand
and mud, the river has deposited numerous items at
this location.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance a random treasure may
be visible (see Secondary Encounter Area: Random
Treasure Generator). Also, for every four turns of
digging, there is a possibility of an addition find to a
maximum of three.
15. The river cuts this chamber in half. Several rocks, like
stepping-stones, jut out of the water and allow passage
to the northern side of the chamber. The northeastern
corner of the cave is marked with a large boulder. Four
massive gemstones on the northern floor of the cave
gleam in the torchlight.
The rocks are motionless Giant Toads (5) AL: N, AC:
7, HD: 2+2, HP: 5x14, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d4+1, and the
boulder is their mother, a massive Huge Toad AL: N,
AC: 4, HD: 8, HP: 52, #AT: 1, DMG: 6d4. Hidden
under the water is also a Nematoad AL: N, AC: 5, HD:
4, HP: 20, #AT: 1, DMG: 3d4. These creatures are
ravenous.
The gemstones include: a Large Flawed Bright Green
Emerald (1,600gp), Huge Average Translucent Star
Ruby (2,700gp), Very Large Average Deep Crimson
Ruby (2,200gp), and a Huge Finely Cut Clear Blue-
White Diamond (5,200gp).
16. Chrysmal Matriarch and Nursery: This cave is
dotted with twelve small crystal clusters set into the
floor. The clusters are incubating chrysmal.
The Chrysmal Matriarch slowly moves between
them and oversees their care. She will only leave this
chamber if the main cavern (Room 13) is under attack
by the xorn.
Chrysmal Matriarch AL: N, AC: -4/0, HD: 8+8, HP:
70, #AT: 3, DMG: the matriarch attacks three times per
round, once with her central appendage for 1d8+8 and
two leg appendages for 1d8 each. She may also divide
her attacks between different opponents, Treasure: see
below. In addition, the matriarch possesses a special
spell-like vibration defense. Once per day she may
vibrate and cause an auditory pitch like the Level 4
magic-user spell Confusion. She will only use this ability
under extreme duress as it will cause 1d6 points of
damage to all chrysmal in range and may (1-3 on d6)
destroy some of her young. The matriarch can produce
jelly which dissolves crystal.
Matriarch Treasure: Very Large Average Deep Purple
Amethyst (500gp), Medium Flawed Deep Purple
Amethyst (270gp), Huge Finely Cut Deep Purple
Amethyst (700gp), Medium Broken Deep Purple
Amethyst (250gp), Large Exquisite Deep Purple Amethyst
(650gp), Large Flawed Green Amethyst (370gp), Small
Finely Cut Green Amethyst (300gp), Very Large Flawed
Green Amethyst (470gp), Very Large Flawed Green
Amethyst (470gp), Very Large Broken Green Amethyst
(450gp), Very Large Flawed Green Amethyst (470gp),
Very Large Finely Cut Green Amethyst (600gp), Huge
Exquisite Orange Carnelian (200gp), Huge Exquisite
White Chalcedony (200gp), Large Average White
Chalcedony (105gp), and a Huge Exquisite Clear Rock
Crystal (200gp).
17. This plateau, 20 feet off the floor of the cave, is the
abode of three Rock Mantas (3) AL: N, AC: 3, HD:
4, HP: 29, 25, 19, #AT: See entry, DMG: See entry,
Treasure: None. The rock mantas ignore the chrysmal
and are in a state of hibernation camouflaged against
the stone. If the PCs pass the ledge, there is a 1-2
on d6 chance the mantas will sense blood, awaken,
and attack from above. The ledge sparkles with raw
gemstones.
18. Crystal Cave: This cave sparkles with strange
crystal growth blessed by Dhurindain. There are three
crystal clusters: Clear, Blue, and Green. The crystals
vary in length (d6) from (1-2) 1 foot (or seax knife/spear
tip-sized), (3-4) to three feet (or broadsword-size), (5-
6) to four feet long (or longsword-sized). The PCs may
harvest 1d3 of each crystal type. There is a 1-4 on
d6 chance a crystal may shatter upon harvesting. If
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the crystal is harvested successfully, it hardens to the
strength of steel in 1d4+3 days. The crystal may then
be carved or knapped into magical weapons of strength
(d6): (1) +1, (2-5) +2, (6) +3. Crystal weapons score
double damage against undead but may (1-3 on d6)
shatter if used against creatures made of rock or stone.
If the chrysmal are employed to harvest the crystals, the
chance of the crystal breaking upon harvest is reduced
to (1-2 on d6).
19. Three Chrysmal AL: N, AC: -4/0, HD: 6+6, HP: 32
each, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry, Treasure: See Chrysmal
Crystal Table, serve as guards in this chamber to alert
against a xorn incursion. One stands in the center of the
cave while the other two have melded with the stone at
the mouth of the northwestern passage.
20. Two Chrysmal AL: N, AC: -4/0, HD: 6+6, HP:
34, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry, Treasure: See Chrysmal
Crystal Table, tend the growth of glowstone crystals in
this chamber (1d4+1). The dwarves once harvested and
used glowstones in their deepest chambers far from
light. The crystals may be dimmed by touch from the
equivalent of a candle (5 feet), to a torch (20 feet), or
to a Light spell and function for 1d100 touches before
losing their luminescence. The crystals backlight the
cave with a dim luminescence.
21. Three Xorn AL: N, AC: -2, HD: 7+7, HP: 56, #AT: 4
(3 Claws/1 Bite), DMG: 1d3x3/6d4, Treasure: See Xorn
Gemstone Table, guard this cave intersection. One has
camouflaged itself with other boulders near the eastern
entrance and is difficult (1 on d6) to spot. The other
two have melded into the rock above and below the
southwestern entrance. They will demand tribute in the
form of 7,000gp in gemstones to pass.
22. Heat Vent: Located along the southern wall, a
naturally formed heat vent blows every other turn through
this intersection. All those in the in the intersection take
4d6 points of damage (a successful Save versus Breath
will half the damage).
23. Two Xorn AL: N, AC: -2, HD: 7+7, HP: 56, #AT:
4 (3 Claws/1 Bite), DMG: 1d3x3/6d4, Treasure: See
Xorn Gemstone Table, guard this chamber. They are
primarily concerned with the northeastern passage and
use their other eyes to see behind them.
24. A Large Brain Fungus AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 6, HP:
42, #AT: See entry, DMG: See entry, Treasure: See
below, is positioned near the top edge of the plateau
where it can oversee the glittering cave (Room 25) and
use its spell-like abilities on its prey from above. Three
Advanced Phycomids (Tan, Brown, and Ochre) AL:
N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 16, 14, 13, #AT: 1, DMG: See
entry, Treasure: None, have sprouted around its base
for defense. Given its unusual size, the brain fungus
can cast its spells twice per day, instead of once, and
1d3+3 potions may be harvested.
25. Crystal Fields: This vast subterranean cavern has
unique features. There are several large crystal fields,
along with phosphorescent lichen and mushrooms
that provide a dim, eerie backlight to the chamber.
In addition, there are several massive stalagnate
columns that support the ceiling. The floor is covered
with stalagmites and the tips of some large stalactites
can be seen in the dim light. The sound of a great
waterfall echoes throughout the chamber (see Room
27). Several ledgeways are hidden from view 20 feet
off the floor. The cavern sparkles in bright light from the
raw gemstones in the walls of the cave.
When the PCs arrive at this location, roll 1d6 to
determine occupancy:
Crystal Fields
1-3 Empty
4 Xorn (1d2+2) feeding on Chrysmal (1d4+2)
5 Chrysmal feeding on crystals (1d3+2)
6 Battle*
*The PCs arrive to the roar of battle between the xorn
(1d2+2) and the chrysmal (1d4+2). Unless the Referee
wishes to play out the combat, this will be a xorn victory.
Xorn AL: N, AC: -2, HD: 7+7, HP: 40 each, #AT: 4 (3
Claws/1 Bite), DMG: 1d3x3/6d4, Treasure: See Xorn
Gemstone Table.
Chrysmal AL: N, AC: -4/0, HD: 6+6, HP: 30 each,
#AT: 1, DMG: See entry, Treasure: See Chrysmal
Crystal Table.
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Room 25: Random Monsters
1 Rock Clams (1d4+1, 4HD)
2 Giant Saw-Toothed Beetle (1d2)
3 Stegalocentipede (from Room 31)
4 Piercer (1d4+1, 6HD)
5 Roper (1)
6 Basidironds (from Room 29)
26. This large plateau or ledge is 30 feet off the floor
of the main cave and the lair of a Huge Cave Fisher (1)
AL: N, AC: 2, HD: 8, HP: 50, #AT: See entry, DMG:
1d12/1d12 and two Cave Fishers AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3,
HP: 21, 16, #AT: See entry, DMG: 1d8/1d8.
The following treasure is strewn across the ledge:
a Dented Gold Circlet (1,500gp), a Gold Pin in the
shape of a Shield (1,000gp), a Tiny Mithril Medallion
(1,500gp), a Crystal Decanter in a Velvet-Lined Box
(550gp), and an Electrum Goblet inlaid with Gold
Geometric Designs (1,350gp). In a Small Silver Coffer
are a Large Deep Crimson Ruby (1,700gp) and a Small
Flawed Green Opal (1,300gp). Finally, there is Gold
Box encrusted with Rubies (1,700gp). Inside is a black
handkerchief. The handkerchief is a Portable Hole with
777pp and a Runestone of Protection +3.
27. A massive 50-foot waterfall descends into the
cave and extends down the river to the southeast. The
waterfall makes communication difficult at this location
and sprays mist into the air. There is a 1 on d6 chance
the PCs will notice the glint of shiny metal if they use
bright light to observe the water. Close observation
will reveal small, pebble-sized mithril deposits (1d4+1
worth 500gp each).
28. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends south from Primary Encounter Area 2 (P2): The
Glittering Caves on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
29. This cave is filled with seven tall (12-16 foot)
mushrooms. Two of them are Basidironds (2) AL:
N, AC: 3, HD: 5, HP: 31, 17, #AT: 1d8 + Special,
DMG: 1d8, using the natural camouflage to ambush
unsuspecting prey. They have no treasure.
30. This cave is empty.
31. A large Stegalocentipede AL: N, AC: 2 or 5, HD:
8, HP: 50, #AT: 1 or 3, DMG: 3d4 or 1d6, uses this
cave as its lair. The creature is coiled and looks like a
boulder with rock-like protrusions. It has no treasure.
32. Two Xorn AL: N, AC: -2, HD: 7+7, HP: 44 each,
#AT: 4 (3 Claws/1 Bite), DMG: 1d3x3/6d4, Treasure:
See Xorn Gemstone Table, guard this chamber. They
are consuming raw gemstones from the cave walls.
33. Close examination of the southern wall of this cave
will reveal thin mithril ore deposits woven through the
rock. Mithril is sacred to the dwarves. Any Gundgathol
dwarf would fall to his/her knees in prayer to Dhurindain
at the discovery of mithril.
34. Two strange looking xorn guard this entrance into
their communal lair. Buk is very large and round and
Kdlak, the other, is short and thin. The large one is
particularly stupid and obnoxious and the smaller one
quite intelligent and articulate for its species. Xorn (2)
AL: N, AC: -2, HD: 7+7, HP: 56, 30, #AT: 4 (3 Claws/1
Bite), DMG: 1d3x3/6d4, Treasure: See Xorn Gemstone
Table.
35. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends west from Primary Encounter Area 2 (P2): The
Glittering Caves on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
36. Like Room 25, this huge cavern is backlit with a
massive crystal field and phosphorescent fungi and
lichen.
There are normally Adult Xorn (16) AL: N, AC: -2, HD:
7+7, HP: 34 each, #AT: 4 (3 Claws/1 Bite), DMG:
1d3x3/6d4, Treasure: See Xorn Gemstone Table, and
Young Adult Xorn (8) AL: N, AC: 0, HD: 5+5, HP:
20 each, #AT: 4 (3 Claws/1 Bite), DMG: 1d2x3/3d4,
Treasure: See Xorn Gemstone Table, moving about in
the lower portion of this cave.
A. Glurgluk the Grand Potentate of the xorn rests
upon a throne-like seat of rock well above his subjects.
Glurgluk is, by far, the largest of his species. He is
so massive, his entire clan must labour to sustain his
appetite. All his subjects must provide daily tribute in
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the form of gems they pile beside his throne. He rarely
moves unless angered and casually leans over with his
arms and drops gems into his huge maw like grapes.
Glurgluk has lived a very long time, even by the
standards of his own kind. He remembers the mountain
dwarves and the deals struck with their kind to mine
“his” gemstones. The grand potentate is obnoxious.
He speaks his own language and broken dialect of
dwarvish.
Glurgluk AL: N, AC: -4, HD: 10+10, HP: 80, #AT: 4
(3 Claws/1 Bite), DMG: 1d6x3/8d4, Treasure: Small
Average Bright Green Emerald (1,400gp), Medium
Finely Cut Translucent Star Ruby (4,100gp), Large
Average King’s Tear (1,700gp), Very Large Broken
Deep Crimson Ruby (1,950gp), Huge Flawed Bright
Green Emerald (2,600gp), Very Large Finely Cut Deep
Crimson Ruby (4,700gp), Huge Flawed Translucent
Star Ruby (2,600gp), Very Large Flawed Black Sapphire
(2,100gp), Huge Broken Deep Crimson Ruby (2,450gp).
Gem Pile: Large Exquisite Deep Purple Amethyst
(650gp), Medium Finely Cut Star Rose Quartz (115gp),
Medium Flawed Pale Yellow Citrine (75gp), Huge
Finely Cut Pale Yellow Citrine (180gp), Very Large
Broken Clear Rock Crystal (105gp), Huge Finely Cut
Deep Purple Amethyst (700gp), Small Exquisite Blue
Quartz (40gp), Small Finely Cut Brown Jasper (105gp),
Huge Average Brown-Black Samarskite (150gp), Small
Flawed Red and White Sardonyx (65gp), Medium
Finely Cut Brown Malacon (115gp), Small Broken Apple
Green Chrysoprase (55gp), Large Finely Cut White or
Blue Moonstone (135gp), Small Flawed Bloodstone
(65gp), Small Flawed White or Blue Moonstone (65gp),
Huge Exquisite Flecked Aventurine (200gp), Medium
Average Brown Jasper (85gp), Large Average Orange
Carnelian (105gp), Very Large Broken Brown-Black
Samarskite (105gp), Large Exquisite Clear Green
Zircon (155gp), Small Flawed Brown Carnelian (65gp),
Very Large Finely Cut Orange Carnelian (155gp), Very
Large Exquisite Red and White Sardonyx (175gp), Large
Flawed Bright Yellow Mellochrysos (95gp), Medium
Flawed Brown-Black Samarskite (75gp), Very Large
Broken Pale Yellow Citrine (105gp), Huge Broken Clear
Green Peridot (130gp), Large Finely Cut Clear Green
Peridot (135gp), Small Finely Cut Brown Malacon
(105gp), and a Medium Finely Cut Brown Carnelian
(115gp).
 Chrysmal and xorn Treasure Tables
Roll 2d20 on the tables below to determine Chrysmal (left) and Xorn (right) treasure. Adults will possess 1d6+1
gems or crystals and Young Adults 1d4+1.
2 Small Exquisite Blue Quartz (40gp)
3 Medium Exquisite Blue Quartz (42gp)
4 Medium Exquisite Milky Quartz (42gp)
5 Large Exquisite Pale Blue Quartz (44gp)
6 Large Exquisite Blue Quartz (44gp)
7 Medium Broken Smokey Quartz (65gp)
8 Medium Broken Star Rose Quartz (65gp)
9 Small Flawed Clear Rock Crystal (65gp)
10 Large Broken Clear Rock Crystal (85gp)
11 Large Broken Clear Rock Crystal (85gp)
12 Very Large Broken Star Rose Quartz (105gp)
13 Large Average Star Rose Quartz (105gp)
14 Small Finely Cut Smokey Quartz (105gp)
15 Very Large Broken Smokey Quartz (105gp)
16 Small Finely Cut Clear Rock Crystal (105gp)
17 Large Average Smokey Quartz (105gp)
18 Very Large Clear Rock Crystal (125gp)
19 Very Large Average Star Rose Quartz (125gp)
20 Large Finely Cut Clear Rock Crystal (135gp)
21 Large Finely Cut Smokey Quartz (135gp)
22 Huge Flawed Star Rose Quartz (140gp)
23 Huge Average Star Rose Quartz (150gp)
24 Huge Average Clear Rock Crystal (150gp)
25 Small Flawed Green Amethyst (170gp)
26 Medium Broken Purple Amethyst (250gp)
27 Medium Flawed Purple Amethyst (270gp)
28 Medium Average Purple Amethyst (300gp)
29 Small Finely Cut Purple Amethyst (300gp)
30 Large Flawed Green Amethyst (370gp)
31 Medium Finely Cut Purple Amethyst (400gp)
32 Very Large Broken Purple Amethyst (450gp)
33 Very Large Broken Green Amethyst (450gp)
34 Very Large Flawed Purple Amethyst (470gp)
35 Very Large Flawed Green Amethyst (470gp)
36 Very Large Flawed Green Amethyst (470gp)
37 Very Large Broken Purple Amethyst (450gp)
38 Very Large Purple Amethyst (500gp)
39 Huge Broken Purple Amethyst (550gp)
40 Roll twice
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2 Small Average Deep Yellow Amber (200gp)
3 Medium Broken Lime Green Chrysolite (250gp)
4 Medium Broken Green Aquamarine (250gp)
5 Medium Broken Lime Green Peridot (250gp)
6 Medium Flawed Red Garnet (270gp)
7 Medium Flawed Yellow Chrysoberyl (270gp)
8 Small Finely Cut Green Aquamarine (300gp)
9 Small Finely Cut Green Tourmaline (300gp)
10 Large Broken Green Aquamarine (350gp)
11 Large Broken Violet Garnet (350gp)
12 Large Flawed Deep Purple Amethyst (370gp)
13 Large Flawed Brown-Green Garnet (370gp)
14 Large Broken Red-Brown Spinel (350gp)
15 Large Average Blue Aquamarine (400gp)
16 Medium Finely Cut Brown Garnet (400gp)
17 Large Average Deep Yellow Amber (400gp)
18 Medium Finely Cut Violet Garnet (400gp)
19 Small Exquisite Lime Green Peridot (450gp)
20 Very Large Average Green Garnet (500gp)
21 Very Large Average Purple Amethyst (500gp)
22 Large Finely Cut Deep Purple Amethyst (500gp)
23 Medium Exquisite Green Tourmaline (550gp)
24 Huge Flawed Red-Brown Spinel (570gp)
25 Huge Flawed Blue Aquamarine (570gp)
26 Huge Flawed Green Aquamarine (570gp)
27 Huge Flawed Green Aquamarine (570gp)
28 Huge Flawed Blue Aquamarine (570gp)
29 Huge Average Green Chrysoberyl (600gp)
30 Very Large Finely Cut Green Peridot (600gp)
31 Large Exquisite Deep Purple Amethyst (650gp)
32 Large Exquisite Deep Purple Amethyst (650gp)
33 Huge Finely Cut Green Aquamarine (700gp)
34 Huge Finely Cut Green Aquamarine (700gp)
35 Huge Finely Cut Pale Brown Cassiterite (700gp)
36 Very Large Exquisite Chrysoberyl (750gp)
37 Very Large Exquisite Blue Aquamarine (750gp)
38 Very Large Exquisite Yellow Topaz (750gp)
39 Very Large Exquisite Purple Amethyst (750gp)
40 Roll Twice
P3: The Dwarrowhame Dwarrowhame: Random Encounters
1-4 None
After the fall of Gundgathol, the duergar seeded the
control of the Dwarrowhame to the kalas-toa due to its 5-6 Warband
proximity to S12 and the Mere of Solitude. 7 Monster
8 Hazard
The kalas-toa access Gundgathol, in part, through the
various subterranean bodies of water. To strengthen 9-10 Unique
their hold on the Dwarrowhame, and to expand
outward, the kalas-toa have converted reservoirs into Warband*
spawning pools to populate and consolidate their hold
on the complex. 1-2 Kalas-Toa
3-4 Duergar
The duergar are watching the growing expansion of the 5 Troll
kalas-toa closely.
6 Black Orc
Scaling and Party Level *Consult the Warband Tables provided in the
Hexcrawling Section.
The Dwarrowhame is designed for character levels
7-9. If the PCs are significantly below this range, or
significantly above, the referee is encouraged to adjust Monsters
accordingly. 1-2 Kalas-Toa Warband
3 Black Pudding (1)
If the PCs are too low, the referee could have the
kalas-toa on alert to make intrusion into their lair more 4 Shambling Mound (1)
difficult. If the PCs are too high, bolster the existing 5 Huge Sandling* (1)
forces with an additional influx of pilgrims and warriors
on pilgrimages from the Mere of Solitude to the 6 Volt (2d6)
spawning pools. 7 Giant Slicer Beetle (1d3)
8 Stone Golem (1)
P3: The Dwarrowhame: Random Areas
*Huge Sandling AL: N, AC: 1, HD: 8, HP: 60, #AT: 1,
The Dwarrowhame uses both a themed and semi- DMG: 2d10+3.
random approach, similar to P1: The Lower Halls. Most
of the map is keyed, themed, and outlined later in this Hazard
section. Other sections on the map are labelled “R”
for random and consist of ruined walls and rubble. Consult the Hazards section in P1: The Dwarrowhame.
Referees will consult the random charts below if the
player characters decide to explore these areas.
Unique
Referees should note that the “R” or Random Areas
of the map constitute difficult terrain of collapsed For unique results, consult the Special Features in the
stonework and rubble. Movement is reduced by 1/4. Secondary Encounter Area Generator.

Random Encounters should be rolled every other turn

as per standard dungeon crawling guidelines.

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The Kalas-Toa
The kalas-toa decorate their bodies by rank. The warrior
subleaders and leaders wear pink coral medallions
with the symbol of the Matron of the Deep. Whips bear
valuable red coral and gold necklaces with the matron’s
holy symbol and monitors wear similar necklaces of red
coral and platinum.
Kalas-toa possess pouches and bags of miscellaneous
items. In addition to listed treasure, each warrior
possesses 1 item, each subleader or leader 1d2 items,
and each whip or monitor possesses 1d3 items. For
random results consult the Random Kalas-Toa Pouch
Contents Table at the end of this section.
Kalas-Toa Weapons and Equipment:
Whip: Strikes for 1d4 points of damage. On a hit
the target must make a successful saving throw
versus Paralyzation or fall prone (+4 to hit).
Net: On a hit the target must make a successful
saving throw versus Paralyzation or be ensnared. If
caught, movement is reduced to zero and requires
one round to cut out of the net.
Weighted Net: On a hit the target must make a
successful saving throw versus Paralyzation or be
ensnared. If caught, movement is reduced to zero
and requires three rounds to cut out of the net.
Greatwort: This brew increases the size of a
dwarf from four feet to six feet tall and provides
a corresponding +1 to damage rolls. This liquid
functions for dwarves only.
1. The downward slope at this location descends
approximately 60 feet. The slope leads southeast from
Primary Encounter Area 2 (P2): The Dwarrowhame
along the Primary Passage toward S11 on the
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
2. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: Kalas-Toa Warriors (5) AL:
NE, AC: three with 3 (Sticky Shield) and two with 4, HD:
5, HP: three with 25 and two with 21, #AT: 1, Weapon:
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three with Trident (1d8), Weighted Net, and Dagger
(1d4) and two with Scimitar (1d8), Light Crossbow and
10 Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 1d10+1ep,
2d8gp, 1d6pp, and the following pieces of jewelry:
Carved Whale Bone Bracers inlaid with Electrum
(500gp), Ankle Band encrusted with Pearls (700gp),
and an Electrum Thigh Band (600gp), occupy this
guardroom. They are led by a Kalas-Toa Subleader AL:
NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1, Weapon: Harpoon
(2d6), Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), Dagger
(1d4), and a Weighted Net, Treasure: 3d8sp, 3d8gp,
2d6pp, Polished Pink Coral Matron Medallion (800gp).
One warrior accused the other of stealing. They are
arguing over the issue. The subleader is disciplining
both warriors.
3. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: Kalas-Toa Warriors (4)
AL: NE, AC: 3 (Sticky Shield), HD: 5, HP: 25 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: two with Trident (1d8), Weighted
Net, and Dagger (1d4) and two with Harpoon (2d6),
Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp.
They have the following unique jewelry: Polished Coral
Ankle Band (600gp), Electrum and Gold Arm Band
(700gp), Silver Torc Entrusted with Pearls (400gp),
Shark Bone and Gold Thigh Band (600gp), are busy
sharpening their weapons prior to heading out on
patrol down the slope and into the primary passage
toward S11.
The warriors are led by a Kalas-Toa Subleader AL: NE,
AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1, Weapon: Harpoon (2d6),
Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), Dagger (1d4),
Weighted Net, Treasure: 3d8gp, 2d6pp, Treasure:
Polished Pink Coral Matron Medallion (800gp) and a
Potion of Water-Breathing.
4. The door to this room is open. This room is littered
with small stone rubble and contains a hexagonal
shaped well in the northeastern corner.
5. Seven columns (one collapsed) support this huge
chamber. The floor of the room is littered with bones,
old weapons, and rubble. A double-staircase along the
western wall leads up to a sealed stone door. Show
Dwarrowdeep Illustration #12.
6. The door to this chamber is sealed and made of
stone. Seven hand-sized dials, each with four dwarven
runic alphabet symbols, protrude from the face of the
door. The symbols represent a cipher that the PCs
must decode to gain access to the inner crypt. Show
Dwarrowdeep Illustration #13.
Each dial has four symbols that represent four letters
of the alphabet. The dials begin in the top left. Note
that in the ancient dwarven runic alphabet the same
character is used for I/J and U/V (making a total of 24
characters instead of 26). The dials must be turned,
in order, to spell the word “Delnuz” followed by the
numeral 1 (Translation: Favoured-One), to open the
door (see Room 72A). The door is magically sealed
with the ancient power of Dhurindain and cannot be
opened short of a Wish.
Dial Runes/Letters
1 A, B, C, D
2 E, F, G, H
3 I/J, K, L, M
4 N, O, P, Q
5 R, S, T, U/V
6 W, X, Y, Z
7 1, 2, 3, 4
The stone door opens to reveal a 20-foot corridor
and an archway. Above the arch is a stone mouth. The
archway opens to a dust-covered 40x30 foot chamber.
Inside, against the eastern wall, is a sarcophagus. The
sarcophagus depicts a dwarven cleric of Dhurindain at
rest. Recessed into the wall above the sarcophagus is
a bust made of gold (5,000gp) covered in dust. The
runes engraved on the sarcophagus read: Thurund,
Blood of Rhurndin, Old One of Dhurindain. Show
Dwarrowdeep Illustration #14.
As soon as the sarcophagus is touched, Thurund’s spirit
will stir and manifest as a translucent white apparition.
Thurund is both present and absent. He is present in
spirit but only through the shroud of the afterlife. His
voice is hollow and terrifying to behold. Thurund will
acknowledge a dwarven cleric, with a slow glance and
nod of his head. The profound nature of the experience,
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and the presence of Thurund, will drop the PC to his/
her knees.
Thurund is solemn. He is aware of the current state of
Gundgathol and will declare Thaneduhr’s desire for the
dwarves to retake their homeland. If the PCs are not
already aware, he will reveal the existence of Hammer
of Dwarvish Lords and the Sacred Forge. Thurund will
offer (select) insight to help the PCs but will stop short
of revealing the forge’s exact location. He will warn that
only those pure of heart may enter the sacred temple
of the dwarves.
He will offer his personal armour and weapon to a good-
aligned dwarven fighter or cleric to fulfill Thaneduhr’s
great quest (Note: Thurund will not disclose where these
items are located but he will, before departing, warn
that they may not disturb his resting place. If neither a
dwarven fighter or cleric are present, he will bid them
to leave his crypt.
If his sarcophagus is desecrated or his bust is removed,
he will attack as a Ghost AL: N, AC: 0, HD: 10, HP: 75,
#AT: 1, DMG: Special.
7. Thurund’s Secret Chamber: This chamber was
Thurund’s personal Hall of Records. The walls are lined
with shelves with books, scrolls, and runestones. In the
center of the room is an armour stand with a helm,
suit of platemail, and a great mace. Thurund’s personal
armour includes a suit of Mithril Platemail +2, a Mithril
Helm of Adaptation, and a Mace of Shattering. In the
inside pocket of the mail is Forge Key #1 (Room 79).
Thurund’s Hall of Records: 777
Contents: 14+4 Mundane Runestones, three
Clerical Scrolls (1d3 Spells of Levels 2, 3, and 4),
three Magic User Scrolls (1d2 Spells of Levels 2, 3
and 4), and Runestones of Healing, Extra-Healing,
Growth, Invisibility, Curing, and Rejuvenation.
There are also Tomes of Martial Knowledge and a
Book of Understanding.
8. An Ochre Jelly AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 5, HP: 35, #AT:
1, DMG: 2d6, oozed under the door of this room to
digest a recent meal. There is nothing of value.
9. The door is ajar. The room is empty except for stone-
sculpting tools hanging from the wall.
A. The floor of this chamber is littered with the pieces
of partially completed stone statues. The pieces include
three arms, two legs, two heads, one body, and a stone
hammer. The PCs can construct a Dwarven Warrior
Stone Statue AC: N, AC: 4, HD: 5, HP: 25, #AT: 2,
DMG: 2d6, if they possess and recite the Scroll of
Making (Room 11) as they piece it together. The statue
will follow commands until destroyed.
10. Two Doppelgangers (2) AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP:
30, 28, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d12, killed two dwarven slaves
and took their shape. They are currently debating how
to exit the Dwarrowhame without being detected.
The doppelgangers do not understand the dwarven
language well and their body language is awkward
and un-dwarf-like. There is a 1-3 on d6 chance they
will fail to understand any verbal communication and
yet nod their heads approvingly anyway.
11. This chamber is empty and has collapsed along
the northern and southern aspects of the room. Water
drips in from above and moss grows along the floor and
rubble. Lying on the floor, partially covered by moss, is
a rusty metal tube containing the Scroll of Making (see
Room 9A). The scroll is a one-use magical item that will
animate a human-sized or smaller statue. The scroll is
written in dwarvish.
12. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: A small warband of kalas-
toa are posted in this guardroom. The room contains
seven wooden stools and a tall narrow table along the
southern wall. They routinely (every two hours) patrol
north along the passageway immediately south of
Room 28. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance they are on
patrol when the PCs reach this location.
The warband includes Kalas-Toa Warriors (4) AL: NE,
AC: three with 3 (Sticky Shield) and one with 4, HD:
5, HP: 25 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: three with Trident
(1d8), Weighted Net, and Dagger (1d4) and one with
Harpoon (2d6), Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp.
Some of the warriors also possess jewelry: Red Coral
Ring (600gp), Platinum Medallion in the shape of a
Shark (700gp), Gold and Platinum Bracelet (700gp),
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Electrum Harness Buckle inlaid with Pearls (500gp),
Polished Coral Arm Band (300gp).
They are led by a Kalas-Toa Subleader AL: NE, AC:
4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1, Weapon: Harpoon (2d6),
Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), Dagger (1d4),
Weighted Net, Treasure: 3d8gp, 2d6pp, Polished Pink
Coral Matron Medallion (800gp) and a Potion of Extra-
Healing.
13. When the double doors of this chamber are opened,
a stomach-turning, repulsive smell will issue forth (Save
versus Poison or vomit for 1d3 rounds, roll for random
monsters). The smell comes from a corpse-dump in the
southern end of the chamber. There is nothing of value.
14. The southern wall of this chamber has partially
collapsed into the primary passage. There is a 10x10
foot opening in the wall.
15. Hall of Records: The door to this chamber was
burnt out down long ago. The bones of dwarves and
duergar rest amongst the destroyed books, runestones,
and scrolls. The piles are larger closest to the doors to
Rooms 16 and 17. Two statues of dwarven clerics stand
along the north wall of this chamber. Each statue has a
shallow, octagon-shaped cavity in the chest (the cavity
is seven inches in diameter and two inches thick). To
open the sealed stone doors to Room 16 and 17 the
Runestone Holy Symbol of Thaneduhr and Dhurindain
(respectively) must be recovered and inserted into the
cavities (note: the runestones detect as magical). The
doors are magically sealed and cannot be opened
otherwise. The stones are located in Rooms 47 and
74B.
If any attempts are made to break down the stone
doors, the four statues will animate as Greater Barrow
Guardians AL: N, AC: 1, HD: 6, HP: 40 each, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d8+2, and defend the hall.
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 161
Items of Value: 1d4+2 Random Mundane
Runestones, Runestone of Levitation, Runestone of
Extra-Healing, Seax Knife of Venom, Runic Tablet
(see Barrowmaze).
16. The door to this room is made is stone and magically
sealed. Only the Runestone Holy Symbol of Thaneduhr,
inserted into the statue located in Room 15, can open
the door. The runestone is in Room 74B. On a short
table is a Girdle of Giant Strength, Forge Key #2
(Room 79), and three runestones: Wardstone (Magic),
Runestone of Death, and a Runestone of Insanity.
17. The door to this chamber is made of stone and
magically sealed. Only the Runestone Holy Symbol of
Dhurindain, inserted into the statue located in Room
15, can open the door. The runestone is in Room 47.
On a short table is a Silver Horn of the Ancestors. The
horn functions like a Horn of Valhalla except ghostly
translucent dwarven warriors are conjured to fight on
behalf of the summoner. The horn will function seven
times before it loses its enchantment. In addition, there
are three runestones: Runestone of Wisdom, Runestone
of Weakness, and a Wardstone (Dragon Breath).
18. Barrack: The kalas-toa smeared a Contact Poison
on the latch of this door. They are immune but other
humanoids must save or be paralyzed for 1d6 turns. The
ceiling along the northern wall has partially collapsed.
There are four makeshift beds on the floor and two
small chests (both are locked). One has 1d6 500gp
pearls and the other a Necklace of Drow Bones.
19. The western wall of this chamber has collapsed and
left a gaping hole 10 feet wide and 6 feet tall into the
adjoining hallway.
Hidden in the rubble in the northwestern corner of the
room (three turns of searching) is a small Ivory Box
(100gp) with three magical beard beads. The beads
function like potions and are one use magical items. They
function as a Runestone of Giant Strength, a Runestone
of Extra-Healing, and a Runestone of Invisibility (all one
use). Each is marked with a single rune representing
Strength, Heal, and Fade, respectively.
20. This L-shaped chamber has partially collapsed in
three different places including the southeastern corner
into the hallway, along the interior wall to A, and along
the southern wall to Room 19. Any combat in this
chamber may (1-3 on d6) result further collapse (3d6
damage, Save versus Paralyzation for half).
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A. A Black Pudding AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 10, HP: 61,
#AT: 1, DMG: 3d8, has oozed into this chamber and
awaits its next meal. There is nothing of value.
21. The sound of ritualistic chanting can be heard
from Room 28. The walls are lined with benches for
the pilgrims to rest and meditate before entering and
leaving the spawning pool.
A. Blessing Chamber: A statue of Pooldopbilp, the
Matron of the Deep, stands in the southern corner of
the chamber. Pilgrims are required to pray and ask
for the blessing of the matron prior to entering the
spawning pool in Room 28. The eyes of lobster headed
statue are Large Rubies (1,000gp each). The floor is
covered in seaweed.
B. This chamber is empty. The kalas-toa have braced
the door (Room 20) closed with wood.
22. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: A small group of Kalas-Toa
Warriors (4) AL: NE, AC: two with 4 and two with 3
(Sticky Shield), HD: 5, HP: two with 28 and two with
23, #AT: 1, Weapon: two with Harpoon (2d6), Light
Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4) and
two with Harpoon (2d6), Weighted Net, Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp and the following
piece of jewelry: Silver Earring (300gp), Engraved
Platinum Harness Buckle (1,000gp), Ankle Band
encrusted with Coral and Pearls (700gp), Polished Red
Coral Necklace (1,000gp), and a Gold Torc (500gp),
occupy this side chamber.
23. This room is a barrack for kalas-toan warriors.
There are four makeshift beds and two locked steel
coffers. One is trapped with a Poison Needle (Save
versus Poison or go insane) and contains a Bejeweled
Conch Shell (800gp). The other is locked and contains
a dozen 100gp pearls.
24. Barrack: Like Room 18, The kalas-toa smeared
Contact Poison on the latch of this door. They are
immune to the poison, but other humanoids must save
or be paralyzed for 1d6 turns.
The room contains six beds on the floor and two spears
and a trident lean against the wall. There is nothing of
value.
A. Whip Barrack: This chamber is the personal
quarters of a kalas-toan whip. There is a small altar
with an exquisitely-crafted Ivory Figurine of Pooldopbilp
(750gp). Murals along the walls depicts sharks
swimming through the depths of the sea. There is also
a Trapped Metal Chest (Poison Needle, Save or Die).
The chest contains Red Coral Bracers (AC4) and the
following gemstones: Small Finely Cut Deep Purple
Amethyst (300gp), Medium Finely Cut Brown-Green
Garnet (400gp), Huge Broken Golden Yellow Topaz
(550gp), and a Medium Flawed Lime Green Peridot
(270gp).
25. Crypt of Galduras Longbeard: The door to this
chamber is trapped (Hammer Ward, 4d6) and made
of steel. The stone door arch is carved with dwarven
hellmouths. The hole for a key and lock mechanism
is located in the center of the door (Grand Monitor in
Room 74). The door can be opened with a Knock spell
or similar device.
The walls of the crypt are lined (every other 10 feet)
with half-pillars carved as dwarven warriors. The pillars
partially protrude from the wall and extend up to
support the vaulted ceiling. In between the half-pillars
are 20 burial alcoves (120 total). Along the center of
the northern wall is a recessed alcove with a large
crystal urn, a spear, and a shield. Above the alcove is
the stone face of a dwarf.
If the door was unlocked with the Key from Room 74,
the statue guardians will not activate until the Shrine of
Galduras, or the alcoves, are disturbed.
The half-pillars are stone constructs that will pull
themselves from their position and attack trespassers.
The two closest to the door are Advanced Sentinels of
the Ancestors AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 8, HP: 50, #AT: 2,
DMG: 1d6+2, the next two are Barrow Guardians (2)
AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 3, HP: 20 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6,
and the last two are Greater Barrow Guardians AL:
N, AC: 1, HD: 6, HP: 40 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8+2.
The treasure in the room includes: an Exquisite Crystal
Urn with Remains of Galduras Longbeard (3,000gp), a
Great Spear of Skewering (1d8) (see Barrowmaze), and
a Shield +2, +3 versus Missiles.
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Burial Alcoves: 120
Contents: Glass Beads (40gp), Gold Earrings
(480gp), Small Broken Azurite (120gp), Glass
Box (300gp), Electrum Goblet (400gp), Gold
Cloak Clasp (400gp), Silver spoon (175gp),
Tiny Mirror with Gold Filigree Frame (150gp),
Platinum Figurine (450gp), Ornate Silver and
Electrum Comb (400gp), Copper Ring Missing a
Stone (50gp), Small Ornate Bowl (100gp), Silver
Inkwell (250gp), Platinum Cup (800gp), Very
Large Exquisite Flecked Aventurine (175gp), Large
Exquisite Bright Yellow Mellochrysos (155gp),
Small Finely Cut White Chalcedony (105gp), Large
Exquisite Bloodstone (155gp), Large Exquisite Pale
Yellow Citrine (155gp), Large Exquisite Star Rose
Quartz (155gp), Medium Broken Brown Malacon
(65gp), Medium Average Smokey Quartz (85gp),
and a Large Finely Cut Brown Carnelian (135gp).
There are also 1d4+8 Mundane Runestones and
1d3+2 Magical Runestones.
26. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: A group of Kalas-Toa
Warriors (5) AL: NE, AC: three with 3 (Sticky Shield)
and two with 4, HD: 5, HP: three with 25 and two with
19, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three with Trident (1d8), Weighted
Net, and Dagger (1d4) and two with Harpoon (2d6),
Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp. Several warriors
are decorated with jewelry: Polished Red Coral
Medallion (1,000gp), Silver Bracers (500gp), Silver
Bracelet encrusted with Pearls (500gp), are seated on
stools at a table. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance that three
of the warriors, alongside their subleader, are on patrol
along the passage leading to Room 29.
A. Subleader Barrack: Kalas-Toa Subleader AL: NE,
AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1, Weapon: Harpoon
(2d6), Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), Dagger
(1d4), Weighted Net, Treasure: 3d8gp, 2d6pp, Polished
Pink Coral Matron Medallion (800gp).
B. Whip Barrack: Kalas-Toa Whip (CL6) AL: NE, AC:
4, HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Trident +1 of
Wounding and a Man-Catcher (1d6). Spells (3/3/2):
Cure Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good;
Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead,
Dispel Magic, Treasure: 6d6pp, Red Coral and Gold
Necklace with Matron Holy Symbol (3,000gp) is
currently beating a dwarf slave for disobedience.
The dwarf is Gulag Mountainbeard, a Level 5 Dwarven
Fighter AL: NG, AC: 9 (Dex), HD: 5, HP: 3 (41), #AT:
1, DMG: Fist (1d4), Ability Scores: S 17, I 11, W 10,
D 13, C 17, Ch 11. Gulag is an older dwarf, but if
healed and armed, would make a stout addition to the
party as an NPC. His body is badly scarred from torture
and beatings, but his faith in Thaneduhr sustained him
through decades and decades of imprisonment. Once
he walks out of Gundgathol, he will never return.
27. The north wall of this chamber has almost completely
collapsed. A section of the wall, 30 feet long and 4 feet
high, is open to the adjoining northern chamber. The
sound of ritualistic chanting can be heard from Room
28. Recently the kalas-toa threw the body of one of
their fallen warriors into this room. The body has no
valuables but could be used by clever PCs during an
attack on the spawning pool.
28. Sacred Spawning Pool of the Kalas-Toa: The kalas-
toa converted this dwarven reservoir into a sacred
spawning pool. Six 10-foot tall statues of Pooldopbilp,
the Matron of the Kalas-Toa, as well as broad murals
of the ocean, decorate the hall. The room is backlit by
green and purple lichen cultivated purposefully by the
fish-men to evoke the feel of the world under the sea.
To solidify their territory Kalas-Toa Pilgrims (8) AL: NE,
AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Dagger
(1d4), ventured from their lair in the underdark up
through the Mere of Solitude (S12) and north to P3:
The Dwarrowhame. Females enter the pool and lay
their eggs. Males then enter and fertilize. Roll 1d6+2 to
determine the number of pilgrims in the pool.
The pool is guarded by a warband consisting of Kalas-
Toa Warriors (6) AL: NE, AC: Four with 3 (Sticky Shield)
and two with 4, HD: 5, HP: Four with 25 and two with
21, #AT: 1, Weapon: Four with Trident (1d8), Weighted
Net, and Dagger (1d4) and two with Harpoon (2d6),
Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp and the following
pieces of jewelry: Silver Ring inlaid with Shark Bone
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(300gp), Silver Ankle Bracelet inlaid with Polished
Coral (500gp), Platinum Harness Buckle inlaid with
Black Pearls (1,600gp).
The warband is lead by a Kalas-Toa Leader AL: NE,
AC: 4, HD: 8, HP: 48, #AT: 1, Weapon: Glaive +1
(1d10), Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Weighted Net, Treasure: 4d6pp, Polished Red Coral
Matron Medallion (1,200gp).
The sacred reproduction ceremony is overseen by a
Kalas-Toa Whip (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 39,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Trident (1d8) and Dagger +2 (1d4).
Spells (4/3/2/1): Cure Light Wounds, Darkness, Detect
Magic, Protection from Good; Bless, Hold Person,
Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead, Striking; Cause
Serious Wounds, Treasure: 6d6pp, Treasure: Red Coral
and Gold Necklace with Matron Holy Symbol (2,000gp)
and a Conch Horn of Summoning (the horn functions
as a Wand of Summoning with 28 charges and cannot
be recharged). Two warriors are each posted by the
double-doors and two by the archway to Room 21.
29. This tunnel enters a Secondary Passage that extends
northeast from Primary Encounter Area 2 (P2): The
Dwarrowhame on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
30. A Kalas-Toa Whip (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6,
HP: 43, #AT: 1, Weapon: Staff of the (Sea) Serpent
(1d6) and Dagger (1d4). Spells (4/3/2/1): Cure Light
Wounds, Darkness, Detect Magic, Protection from
Good; Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate
Dead, Striking; Cause Serious Wounds, Treasure:
6d6pp, Red Coral and Gold Necklace with Matron
Holy Symbol (2,000gp) is being beaten by a Kalas-Toa
Monitor (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 1, HD: 7, HP: 42, #AT: 4,
DMG: 2d4/2d4/1d4+1/1d4+1. (4/3/2/1): Command,
Cure Light Wound, Darkness, Protection from Good;
Bless, Hold Person, Holy Chant; Continual Darkness,
Striking; Cause Serious Wounds, Treasure: 6d6sp,
3d6go, 6d6pp, Red Coral and Platinum Necklace with
Matron Holy Symbol (3,000gp), and a Wand of Fish
Oil, for his lack of faith.
On a small table is a Bowl of Drowning and a Huge
Pearl of Hypnosis (see Crystal Ball of Hypnosis). The
Wand of Fish Oil spews a gout of oil 30 feet that covers
a 10x10 area. It has seven charges remaining.
31. The kalas-toa trapped the door to this room. If the
door is opened it will trip a wire that is attached to
a mounted heavy crossbow on the southern wall. The
trap attacks as a fighter of the same level as the PC who
opened the door and scores 1d8 points of damage.
The crossbow bolt is smeared with poison that causes
an additional 2d6 points of damage (successful Save vs
Poison halves the damage). The room contains stores
of dried salted fish and rothe jerky acquired from the
duergar in trade.
32. Monitor Barrack: A Kalas-Toa Monitor (CL7)
AL: NE, AC: 1, HD: 7, HP: 40, #AT: 4, DMG:
2d4/2d4/1d4+1/1d4+1. (4/3/2/1): Command, Cure
Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good; Bless,
Hold Person, Holy Chant; Continual Darkness, Striking;
Cause Serious Wounds, Treasure: 6d6pp, Red Coral
and Platinum Matron Necklace with Holy Symbol
(3,000gp), is standing in the center of this room in
prayer. The walls are tiled with undersea murals. There
is a 1-2 on d6 chance the monitor is in Room 34. Sitting
on a small table is a Boat in a Bottle. This magic item,
when the glass is broken, will expand to the size of an
eight-person longship. The boat cannot be put back
under glass.
33. This chamber is empty except for a makeshift bed.
34. This is the private swimming pool of the whip and
monitors barracked in Rooms 28, 30, and 32. The
chamber was once a reservoir and is fed by water
dripping in from the ceiling above the pool. If alive,
there is a 1-2 on d6 chance the monitor from Room 32
walks into the room while the PCs are present.
35. The door to this room is made of rusty steel and is
hot to the touch. Three vents in the floor of this chamber
release scalding hot gas every other turn. The vents are
metal and can be removed but the shafts below are
narrow (1x1 foot). The vents descend downward for three
feet and then make 45 degree turns. At the bottom of
one of the vents is a Runestone of Fire Resistance. Note
that anyone standing directly over, or reaching into, will
take 3d6 points of damage (a Breath save will half the
damage) from the vent when the gas is released.
36. The double doors to this room are ajar. The northern
wall has partially collapsed. The room is empty.
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37. This small chamber has partially collapsed along
its southwestern corner. Two Sandlings AL: N, AC:
3, HD: 4, HP: 30, 25, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d12+3, made
a lair inside the dark room. The skeletal remains of
two dwarven slaves lay amongst the rubble. One still
clutches a Runestone of Curing.
38. Like 37, this room has partially collapsed but
along its southeastern wall leaving an opening into the
primary passageway. The glint of silver in a rubble pile
will reflect off torchlight in the northeastern corner of
the room. The gleam is from a Dented Silver Goblet
(100gp).
39. The door to this chamber was bashed in long ago.
Part of the door still hangs on a hinge. The room is in
disarray. Destroyed books, rubble, and pieces of wood
lay on the floor. A large chest sits against the secret
door. The chest is made of wood and reinforced with
steel. The chest is a Mimic AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 9, HP: 50,
#AT: 1, DMG: 3d4.
40. This chamber is empty.
41. The kalas-toa smeared Contact Poison on the door
latch. They are immune but other humanoids must save
or be paralyzed for 1d6 turns. The room is empty.
42. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: A warband consisting of
Kalas-Toa Warriors (4) AL: NE, AC: 3 (Sticky Shield),
HD: 5, HP: two with 25 and two with 22, #AT: 1,
Weapon: two with Trident (1d8), Weighted Net, and
Dagger (1d4) and two with Harpoon (2d6), Light
Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), Dagger (1d4), Treasure:
1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp and the following jewelry:
Platinum Medallion encrusted with Aquamarines
(1,200gp), Silver Arm Band Encrusted with Pearls
(600gp), Gold Arm Band (700gp), and a Subleader
AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Harpoon (2d6), Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8),
Dagger (1d4), Weighted Net, Treasure: 3d8gp, 2d6pp,
Polished Pink Coral Matron Medallion (800gp), are on
duty at this position.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance two of these warriors are
on patrol along the corridor between Room 89 and
39. The room is spartan except for a five wooden stools
and dried fish hanging from hooks on the walls.
A. This small chamber contains a stone shelf with a
long thin metal box. A thick layer of dust covers Runes
of Dhurindain (Fire Blast, 18 points of damage, save
for half). Inside the locked, velvet-lined box are three
crossbow bolt tips. They are Bolts of Giant Slaying
(Frost), Disruption, and Flame Tongue. They are one use
magic weapons.
43. This chamber empty and the door is ajar.
44. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: A group of Kalas-Toa
Warriors (4) AL: NE, AC: 3 (Sticky Shield), HD: 5, HP:
24 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Trident (1d8), Weighted Net,
and Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp
and jewelry: Polished Coral Cloak Clasp (500gp),
Polished Coral Harness Buckle (500gp), Silver Thigh
Band Inlaid with Whale Bone (400gp), overseen by
a Subleader AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Harpoon (2d6), Heavy Crossbow and 10
Bolts (1d8), Dagger (1d4), Weighted Net, Treasure:
3d8gp, 2d6pp, Polished Pink Coral Matron Medallion
(800gp), guard this room. There is a 1-3 on d6 chance
two of the warriors are on patrol along the 20-foot
hallway between Room 87 and 35.
45. The door to this room is trapped with a Swinging
Hammer. The hammer strikes as a fighter (the same
level as the PC who opened the door) and does 3d6
points of damage. The room is empty.
46. The primary passage is broken by a large crevasse
at this location. A warm draft gently rises from below.
Sticking to the wall of the crevasse, ten feet below the
edge, are two Carrion Scavengers AL: N, AC: 5, HD:
5+1, HP: 28 each, #AT: 8 (stingers), DMG: Paralysis.
The creatures sense the movement of periodic kalas-
toa patrols and are lying in wait to ambush their next
meal.
47. The crevasse (Room 46) completely swallowed the
northern wall of this chamber. The room is littered with
rubble. Amongst the debris (3 turns or searching) is the
Runestone Holy Symbol of Dhurindain (see Room 17).
Note that the runestone detects as magical.
48. Slave Pen Guardroom: This chamber is empty
except for two stools. Evil kalas-toan laughter emanates
from Room 49.
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49. Slave Pen: Numerous slaves are chained to the
walls of this chamber. A Kalas-Toa Whip (CL6) AL:
NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar
(1d8) and Man-Catcher (1d6). Spells (3/3/2): Cure
Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good; Bless,
Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead, Dispel
Magic, Treasure: 6d6pp, Red Coral and Gold Necklace
with Matron Holy Symbol (2,000gp), beats them under
the eye of a Monitor (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 1, HD: 7, HP:
45, #AT: 4, DMG: 2d4/2d4/1d4+1/1d4+1. (4/3/2/1):
Command, Cure Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection
from Good; Bless, Hold Person, Holy Chant; Continual
Darkness, Striking; Cause Serious Wounds, Treasure:
6d6pp, Red Coral and Platinum Matron Necklace with
Holy Symbol (3,000gp).
Specifically, there are three old male dwarves, a male
deep gnome, and a lizardman. Each has had their
tongue removed and bear scars from hard labour and
torture.
The dwarves, Gurgi, Dombur, and Ghilli of House
Greystone, are non-combatants. They are weak and
have been slaves for over 200 years.
The gnome, Kedrak Gemsplitter, is a middle-aged
Level 3 Illusionist with 4hp (10) and the following ability
scores: S 12, I 16, W 11, D 16, C 14, Ch 15. He was
enslaved when his merchant caravan was ambushed by
the duergar in the underdark. He was later sold to the
kalas-toa. He has some knowledge of the slave pits in
Gund-Felek (Hall of Stone).
When Ssilizz, the lizard man, was young, his people
were aggressively converted by the clerics of St. Ygg.
His tribe was later slaughtered by orcs. He was brought
to Gundgathol through East-Gate and was sold to the
kalas-toa. Ssilizz is a Level 4 Paladin of St. Ygg with
10hp (35). His ability scores: S 17, I 13, W 14, D 13, C
15, Ch 17.
For many years Ssilizz used his lay on hands ability to
keep his fellow slaves alive. His preferred weapon is
the trident. He speaks lizard man and has a working
knowledge of common and dwarvish. Ssilizz has
difficulty translating verbs in common. For every verb
used in communication with him there is a 25% chance
he will fail to understand.
50. Pilgrim Barracks: Kalas-Toa Pilgrims (8) AL: NE, AC:
5, HD: 3, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Dagger (1d4)
are at rest here having just arrived in the Dwarrowhame
from their pilgrimage. Half are spawning females, and
the other half are males. They have nothing of value.
51. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: This chamber guards the
passage south via Room 52. There are five Kalas-Toa
Warriors (5) AL: NE, AC: one with 3 (Sticky Shield) and
four with 4, HD: 5, HP: one with 30 and four with 23,
#AT: 1, Weapon: one with Trident (1d8), Weighted Net,
and Dagger (1d4) and four with Harpoon (2d6), Light
Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), Dagger (1d4), Treasure:
1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp. The warriors possess
jewelry: Silver and Shark Bone Necklace (600gp),
Silver Medallion (600gp), Gold Bracers (700gp) The
warriors are led by a Subleader AL: NE, AC: 4, HD:
6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Harpoon (2d6), Heavy
Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), Dagger (1d4), Weighted
Net, Treasure: 3d8gp, 2d6pp, Polished Pink Coral
Matron Medallion (800gp).
In addition, there is also a Kalas-Toa Whip (CL6) AL:
NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 37, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar
+1 (1d8) and Man-Catcher (1d6). Spells (3/3/2): Cure
Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good; Bless,
Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead, Dispel
Magic, Treasure: 6d6pp, Red Coral and Gold Necklace
with Matron Holy Symbol (2,000gp), to welcome and
bless the pilgrims that arrive from S12 on their way to
the spawning pools (Rooms 28 and 71).
At any given moment, three warriors and the subleader
may (1-2 on d6) patrol down the passage south (Room
52) or north along the hallway (Room 46).
52. This tunnel enters a Secondary Passage that
extends south from Primary Encounter Area 2 (P2): The
Dwarrowhame on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
53. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: These Kalas-Toa Warriors
(4) AL: NE, AC: 3 (Sticky Shield), HD: 5, HP: 25 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: two with Trident (1d8), Weighted
Net, and Dagger (1d4) and two with Scimitar (1d8),
Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp and the following
pieces of jewelry: Electrum Bracelet (600gp), Silver
Necklace with Aquamarines (400gp), Large Black
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Pearl Earring (1,000gp) and their Subleader AL: NE,
AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1, Weapon: Harpoon
(2d6), Heavy Crossbow +1 and 10 Bolts (1d8), Dagger
(1d4), Weighted Net, Treasure: 3d8sp, 3d8gp, 2d6pp,
Polished Pink Coral Matron Medallion (800gp), are on
sentry duty. Two of these sentries may (1-3 on d6) be on
patrol either north towards Room 85 or west to Room
56.
54. The Great Temple-Pool of Pooldopbilp: This
massive, vaulted chamber was once a great water
reservoir of the dwarves. The kalas-toa used their slaves
to convert the room into a great temple to the Matron
of the Deep. The chamber, like Room 28, is decorated
with murals. Statues of the matron stand along the
walls. In the center of the pool is an 20x20 foot island
with massive 30-foot tall statue of Pooldopbilp.
There are currently a dozen Kalas-Toa Pilgrims (12)
AL: NE, AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Dagger (1d4), in this chamber. Half the pilgrims are
swimming while the other half are exiting the pool via the
stairs. All the pilgrims are engaged in a sacred ritualistic
chant to the matron led by a Kalas-Toa Whip (CL6) AL:
NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar
+1 (1d8) and Man-Catcher (1d6). Spells (3/3/2): Cure
Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good; Bless,
Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead, Dispel
Magic, Treasure: 3d6sp, 2d6ep, 6d6pp, Red Coral and
Gold Necklace with Matron Holy Symbol (2000gp)
and a Monitor (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 1, HD: 7, HP: 46,
#AT: 4, DMG: 2d4/2d4/1d4+1/1d4+1. (4/3/2/1):
Command, Cure Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection
from Good; Bless, Hold Person, Holy Chant; Continual
Darkness, Striking; Cause Serious Wounds, Treasure:
3d6sp, 4d6gp, 6d6pp, Red Coral and Platinum Matron
Necklace with Holy Symbol (3,000gp), and a Net of
Entanglement.
Eight Kalas-Toa Warriors (8) AL: NE, AC: four with 3
(Sticky Shield) and four with 4, HD: 5, HP: four with 30
and four with 26, #AT: 1, Weapon: four with Trident
(1d8), Weighted Net, and Dagger (1d4) and four with
Harpoon (2d6), Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6),
and Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp
and jewelry: Silver Ring (300gp), Polished Coral Head
Band (400gp), Gold Medallion (600gp), Electrum and
Shark Bone Necklace (500gp), Silver Earring (300gp),
and a Gold Torc (600gp), stand guard at each set of
double doors.
The warriors are led by a Warband Leader AL: NE,
AC: 4, HD: 8, HP: 48, #AT: 1, Weapon: Glaive (1d10),
Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), and Weighted
Net, Treasure: 4d6pp, Polished Red Coral Matron
Medallion (1,200gp).
55. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: A warband is stationed
in this guardroom to monitor movement along the
Primary Passage (to S13). They include Kalas-Toa
Warriors (5) AL: NE, AC: two with 3 (Sticky Shield) and
three with 4, HD: 5, HP: two with 30 and three with
25, #AT: 1, Weapon: two with Trident (1d8), Weighted
Net, and Dagger (1d4) and three with Harpoon (2d6),
Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp and the following
pieces of jewelry: Polished Coral Earring (300gp), Gold
Arm Band (700gp), and a Platinum Thigh Band inlaid
with Aquamarines (1,200gp) and a Subleader AL: NE,
AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1, Weapon: Harpoon
(2d6), Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), Dagger +2
(1d4), Weighted Net, 3d8gp, 2d6pp, Treasure: Polished
Pink Coral Matron Medallion (800gp). The guards
are currently in a circle cheering a battle between two
normal scorpions.
56. The slope at this location descends approximately
60 feet. The slope leads southwest from Primary
Encounter Area 2 (P2): The Dwarrowhame along the
Primary Passage toward S13 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex
Map.
57. This guardroom is empty.
58. Three massive 30-foot tall statues stand atop a
two-tiered dais along the western wall of this chamber.
The statues represent Geddinthor, Thaneduhr, and
Dhurindain (from south to north). They are broken, and
in disrepair. Despite the state of the Dwarrowhame,
and Gundgathol overall, these majestic statues are
still an impressive sight to behold. There are numerous
collapses of the ceiling and walls in this room.
59. This huge chamber is supported by large 10x10
ruined columns. The chamber is dimly backlit by pale
blue phosphorescent fungi dotted throughout the room.
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A. This secret chamber was the personal armoury of a
dwarven warrior. There is a suit of Half Platemail +2,
a Shield of Frost Resistance +1, +4 on saves versus
cold-based attacks, and a pair of Grabthar’s Golden
Gauntlets (see New Magic Items). One of the gloves
holds the All-Father Runestone (the key to Room 65).
60. This chamber contains a water fountain in the
northwestern corner of the room. The spout is shaped
like a dwarven hellmouth. The fountain basin is cracked,
and water slowly leaks onto the floor.
61. Storeroom: The kalas-toa trapped the door to
this chamber with contact poison. Any humanoid that
touches the latch to open this door must Save versus
Poison or go insane. The kalas-toa are immune. See
Room 66 for contents.
62. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: A very angry Kalas-Toa
Subleader AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Harpoon (2d6), Heavy Crossbow and 10
Bolts +1 (1d8), Dagger (1d4), Weighted Net, Treasure:
3d8gp, 2d6pp, Polished Pink Coral Matron Medallion
(800gp) is beating one of his warriors for disobedience
while two others observe. Warriors (3) AL: NE, AC: 3
(Sticky Shield), HD: 5, HP: 25 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Trident (1d8), Weighted Net, Dagger (1d4), Treasure:
1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp and the following: Gold
and Shark Bone Thigh Band (800gp), Silver Necklace
(400gp), Silver Bracers (300gp).
63. Pilgrim Barrack: This chamber is a barrack for
newly arrived kalas-toan pilgrims awaiting entry into
the spawning pool located in Room 71: Kalas-Toa
Pilgrims (7) AL: NE, AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 12 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Dagger (1d4). Four of their number are
pregnant females and three are males. They have
nothing of value.
64. This room is empty. It is normally occupied by the
pilgrims currently in Room 71.
65. The stone door to this room is sealed. A stone mouth
sits above the door carved into the door arch. The door
is trapped with a Hammer Ward that recharges every 24
hours. The hammer strikes for 4d6 points of damage.
The door can be opened, and the trap avoided, with
the All-Father Runestone in Room 59A.
A 10x10 foot square dais, engraved with the holy
symbol of Thaneduhr, sits in the center of this room. A
dwarven warrior statue stands on all four sides facing
the dais. The first PC of good alignment to stand on the
dais - and provide an outstanding and effusive prayer
to Thaneduhr - will have their prime ability score(s)
increased by 1. If a PC of neutral or evil alignment
steps on the dais, the northern and southern statues
will animate as Advanced Sentinels of the Ancestors
AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 8, HP: 50, #AT: 2, DMG: 1d6+2,
and attack.
66. Storeroom: The kalas-toa trapped the door to
this chamber with Contact Poison. Any humanoid that
touches the latch to open this door must Save versus
Poison or go blind. The kalas-toa are immune to the
effect. The room contains stores and provisions to feed
the pilgrims. These include barrels of salted fish, dried
seaweed, and the dwarf jerky.
67. Priest’s Pool: This pool is reserved for kalas-toan
whips and monitors. There are four Kalas-Toa Warriors
(4) AL: NE, AC: 3 (Sticky Shield), HD: 5, HP: 25 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Trident (1d8), Weighted Net, Dagger
(1d4), Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp. The
warriors are also decorated in jewelry that includes
an Electrum Ring inlaid with Pearl (600gp), Gold
and Whale Bone Earring (700gp), and Gold Bracers
inlaid with Aquamarines (800gp), standing guard (two
at each set of double doors) while a Whip (CL6) AL:
NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 35, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar
(1d8) and Man-Catcher (1d6). Spells (3/3/2): Cure
Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good; Bless,
Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead, Dispel
Magic, Treasure: 3d6sp, 4d6gp, 6d6pp, Red Coral and
Gold Necklace with Matron Holy Symbol (2,000gp),
bathes in the pool.
68. Kalas-Toa Barrack: A warband of Kalas-Toa
Warriors (3) AL: NE, AC: 3 (Sticky Shield), HD: 5,
HP: 31 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Trident (1d8), Light
Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp. The warriors are
also decorated in jewelry that includes a Platinum Arm
Band (1,000gp), Platinum Medallion (1,000gp), and A
Silver Torc inlaid with Bone (400gp) and a Subleader
AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 8, HP: 48, #AT: 1, Weapon: Glaive
+1 (1d10), Heavy Crossbow +1 and 10 Bolts (1d8),
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and Weighted Net, Treasure: 4d6pp, Polished Red
Coral Matron Medallion (1,200gp), have just returned
from an extended patrol along the primary passage to
S22. They are resting and there is a 1-2 on d6 chance
they are sleeping.
69. Empty Barrack: The warband stationed in this room
is conducting a patrol and the room is unoccupied.
There are six beds and a small Locked Silver Coffer
(clearly of dwarven craftsmanship).
The coffer contains the following gemstones: Very
Large Broken Bright Yellow Microlite (450gp), Huge
Exquisite Lime Green Peridot (850gp), Small Broken
Blue Aquamarine (150gp), and a Large Exquisite
Brown-Green Garnet (650gp).
70. Five doors line this corridor. There is a 1 on d6
chance kalas-toan pilgrims (from either A or D) may be
in the hallway moving north.
A. A group of Kalas-Toa Pilgrims (6) AL: NE, AC: 5,
HD: 3, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Dagger (1d4),
have completed their pilgrimage and are preparing to
leave the Dwarrowhame tomorrow. They may (1-2 on
d6) be sleeping. They have nothing of value.
B. This chamber has partially collapsed along the
southern and western leaving openings (5 feet tall and
15 feet wide) in both walls.
C. This chamber is empty. A partial collapse along the
northern wall has opened a hole into the adjoining
chamber (B). Water drips in from the ceiling. Lichen
grows along the walls and floor.
D. These Kalas-Toa Pilgrims (4) AL: NE, AC: 5, HD:
3, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Dagger (1d4), just
arrived and are awaiting an invitation by the monitor
in Room 71 to spawn. One of the pilgrims wears a
Gold Necklace decorated with Seven Small Red Coral
Globes. Unbeknownst to its bearer, this is a Lesser
Necklace of Missiles (six 2HD and one 3HD Fireball).
E. The southern wall of this chamber has completely
collapsed. There is a 20-foot gap in the wall into the
southern hallway and a 10-foot wide hole into the
eastern hallway.
71. Sacred Spawning Pool of the Kalas-Toa: Like Room
28, the kalas-toa converted this dwarven reservoir into
a sacred spawning pool. Statues of Pooldopbilp, the
Matron of the Kalas-Toa, stand in the four corners of this
room. There are numerous small collapses and rubble
has accumulated along the base of the walls. The walls
are decorated at various points with tiled murals of
hammerhead sharks and tall seaweed. This chamber
has cultivated beds of green and blue phosphorescent
lichen that dimly light the chamber.
A group of Kalas-Toa Pilgrims (10) AL: NE, AC: 5,
HD: 3, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Dagger (1d4)
have journeyed to spawn and solidify their hold on
Gundgathol. As the PCs arrive at this location roll 1d6
to determine if the pilgrims are: (1-2) entering the pool,
(3-4) exiting the pool, (4-6) in the pool.
The pool is guarded by a warband consisting of Kalas-
Toa Warriors (8) AL: NE, AC: six with 3 (Sticky Shield)
and two with 4, HD: 5, HP: six with 25 and two with 22,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Six with Trident (1d8), Weighted Net,
and Dagger (1d4) and two with Harpoon (2d6), Light
Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), Dagger (1d4), Treasure:
1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp and the following pieces of
jewelry: Polished Coral Cloak Clasp (300gp), Gold
and Shark Bone Ankle Band (700gp), Polished Red
Coral Bracelet (1,000gp), Gold Arm Band (700gp)
and a Subleader AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 8, HP: 48, #AT:
1, Weapon: Great Trident (1d8), Heavy Crossbow and
5 Bolts +1 (1d8), and Weighted Net, Treasure: 4d6pp,
Polished Red Coral Matron Medallion (1,200gp). The
warriors are divided between the two sets of double-
doors and stationed along the walls between the doors
and the statues.
In addition, there is a Kalas-Toa Whip (CL6) AL: NE,
AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar
(1d8) and Man-Catcher (1d6). Spells (3/3/2): Cure
Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good;
Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead,
Dispel Magic, Treasure: 6d6pp, Red Coral and Gold
Necklace with Matron Holy Symbol (2,000gp) and a
Monitor (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 1, HD: 7, HP: 45, #AT: 4,
DMG: 2d4/2d4/1d4+1/1d4+1. (4/3/2/1): Command,
Cure Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good;
Bless, Hold Person, Holy Chant; Continual Darkness,
Striking; Cause Serious Wounds, Treasure: 4d6sp,
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3d6gp, 6d6pp, Red Coral and Platinum Matron
Necklace with Holy Symbol (3,000gp), to oversee the
sacred proceedings. They are leading the pilgrims in a
ritualistic chant.
72. Hall of Records: The large double-doors to this
chamber were destroyed long ago. The bones of
dwarves and duergar rest amongst the ruined books,
runestones, and scrolls:
Damaged Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 191
Items of Value: 1d4 Random Mundane
Runestones, Galeb Runestone (Medium),
Runestone of Extra Healing, Spellstone: Blessed
Stone, Circle of Stones, Courage of the Ancestors,
and Hand Axe of Hurling +2 (20 Feet). There
is also a Small Box with a Small Flawed Dark
Green Alexandrite (170gp), Small Exquisite Red
Garnet (450gp), Medium Flawed Lime Green
Peridot (270gp), Medium Finely Cut Deep Purple
Amethyst (400gp), and a Huge Flawed Deep
Purple Amethyst (570gp).
A. The door to this side-chamber was broken down long
ago. The face of Thaneduhr is carved in the archway
above the door. Inside are a pile of burnt and moldy
scrolls covered in Yellow Mold AL: N, AC: Always hit,
HD: 2, HP: 6, #AT: Spores, DMG: 1d6*. Underneath
the moldy scrolls is a small hardbound book reinforced
with metal. Much of the book was burnt but a small
piece of paper tucked inside is the word “Delnuz” in
dwarven runes (Translation: Favoured One). This is the
password to enter Room 6.
B. This side chamber is empty.
73. This natural tunnel enters a Secret Passage that
extends northwest from Primary Encounter Area 2 (P2):
The Dwarrowhame on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
74. Grand Temple of the Matron: This massive 60-foot
tall chamber was once the central temple of Thaneduhr
in the Dwarrowhame. After they took control of
Gundgathol, the kalas-toa remade the temple. They
commanded their slaves (mostly dwarves) to reshape
the 50-foot statue of the All-Father into the image
of their lobster-headed goddess Pooldopbilp. They
destroyed and tiled over sacred stone relief with scenes
of their great victory over the dwarves.
The kalas-toa planted three sets of Giant Subterranean
Land Kelp (beside every other column) in 10x10 foot
sections. The kelp grows 30 feet tall and gently sways
back and forth. The kelp glows with a dim greenish
phosphorescent glow. The scene inside the temple
appears like an underwater dream-world. At the
monitor’s command, each bed of kelp can reach out
30 feet and function as per the spell Entangle. The kelp
has AC: 10 and HP: 20. The kelp takes half damage
from fire and double damage from cold-based attacks.
Doolpblopyll the Grand Monitor of the Kalas-Toa (CL10)
AL: NE, AC: 1, HD: 10, HP: 70, #AT: 4, DMG: Trident
of Skewering +3 (1d8) or 2d4/2d4/1d4+1/1d4+1.
Spells (5/4/3/3/2): Command, Cure Light Wounds,
Darkness, Protection from Good, Remove Fear; Bless,
Hold Person, Holy Chant, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate
Dead, Continual Darkness, Striking; Cause Serious
Wounds, Cure Serious Wounds, Protection from Good
15’ Radius; Cause Critical Wounds, Flame Strike,
Treasure: Dwarven Key (Room 25), 6d6pp, Red Coral
and Platinum Necklace with Matron Holy Symbol
inlaid with Black Pearls (4,000gp) is currently leading
the ritualistic sacrifice of slaves infront of the altar. She
cuts out the heart and throws it into the audience of
Pilgrims (20) AL: NE, AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 12 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Dagger (1d4), who consume it.
The grand monitor is assisted by two clerics: Kalas-
Toa Whip (CL6) AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT:
1, Weapon: Spear +2 (1d6) and Man-Catcher (1d6).
Spells (3/3/2): Cure Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection
from Good; Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius;
Animate Dead, Dispel Magic, Treasure: 6d6pp, Red
Coral and Gold Necklace with Matron Holy Symbol
(2,000gp). Whip (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 48,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Trident 1d10). Spells (4/3/2/1): Cure
Light Wounds, Darkness, Detect Magic, Protection from
Good; Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate
Dead, Striking, Cause Serious Wounds, Treasure:
6d6pp, Red Coral and Gold Necklace with Matron
Holy Symbol (2,000gp).
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There are also Kalas-Toa Warriors (8) AL: NE, AC:
four with 3 (Sticky Shield) and four with 4, HD: 5, HP:
four with 28 and four with 24, #AT: 1, Weapon: four
with Trident (1d8), Weighted Net, and Dagger (1d4)
and four with Harpoon (2d6), Light Crossbow and 10
Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 1d10+1ep,
2d8gp, 1d6pp and jewelry: Electrum Harness Buckle
(500gp), Gold Ring (600gp), Silver Ring inlaid with
Pearl (500gp), Platinum Arm Band (1,000gp), Silver
Earring (300gp), Polished Coral Arm Band (400gp),
Silver Bracers (400gp), Silver Torc (400gp), and a Gold
Bracelet (600gp), standing guard between the pilgrims
and the kelp beds.
They are led by a Subleader AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 8,
HP: 48, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great Trident (1d8), Heavy
Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), Weighted Net, Treasure:
4d6pp, Polished Red Coral Matron Medallion
(1,200gp).
A. This secret chamber contains a tunnel that descends
30 feet. The tunnel is equipped with iron rungs. A
natural 10-foot cavern passage snakes downward to
Room 73.
B. This secret chamber contains three runestones on
a low ledge. The first is the Runestone Holy Symbol
of Thaneduhr (Room 16), Runestone of Thunderous
Deafening, and a Runestone of Steam and Vapour.
75. A large mouth is carved into the archway of this
chamber. The room is empty.
76. Whip Barrack: The whip in Room 77 uses this room
as its personal chamber. The walls are painted in murals
of the deep sea. Beds of purposefully cultivated green
and purple phosphorescent lichen dimly backlight the
chamber. A bed and a Small Metal Chest are located
along the eastern wall. The chest is trapped (Contact
Poison, Save or Die) and contains 1d6 500gp Pearls,
a Pearl of Wisdom, and a Red Coral Necklace of
Strangulation.
A. A long dwarven-geometric tapestry hangs from the
southern wall of this chamber. The tapestry is a map
that depicts the Secondary Encounter Area S16 and
two hexes of the Silvertine River draining into the Loch
of Crystals.
77. A Kalas-Toa Whip (CL6) AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP:
50, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar (1d8) and Man-Catcher
(1d6). Spells (3/3/2): Cure Light Wounds, Darkness,
Protection from Good; Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’
Radius; Animate Dead, Dispel Magic, Treasure: 6d6pp,
Red Coral and Gold Necklace with Matron Holy
Symbol (2,000gp), is blessing a group of Pilgrims (8)
AL: NE, AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Dagger (1d4). The pilgrims are on their knees before
her as she recites her ritual incantation.
78. This antechamber is empty. The sound of a kalas-
toan voice can be heard from behind the door to Room
77.
79. The Great Forge of Dwarrowhame: The double
doors to this room are made of stone and sealed
shut. A dwarven face is carved into each side of the
double doors. In order to open the doors a key must be
inserted into the mouth and turned clockwise at exactly
the same time. The keys are located in Rooms 7 and
Room 16.
The double doors open to reveal and large anvil infront
of a great 30x30 foot forge. The forge is decorated
with the holy symbol of Thaneduhr in bas relief. Two
small cooling pools bracket the forge. The walls of the
great forge are lined with tools, hammers, and bellows.
The entire room is covered in dust. The forge has not
been lit in over 250 years. The furnace is large enough,
and can reach sufficient temperature, to melt mithril
ingots and cast the metal into items of power. This is the
only forge outside of the P6: The Foundry and Entrance
F: Gund-Felek that can forge mithril items, armour, and
weapons.
80. Cell: This locked chamber contains kalas-toan
slaves. The slaves include a Goblin (Male), Gnome
(Female), Norker (Male), Derro (Male), three Dwarves
(Male). The slaves have been marked for ritual sacrifice
to the Matron during the next spawning ceremony.
81. Like Room 75, a large mouth is carved into the
archway of this chamber. There are three large, sealed
barrels of whale oil stored in this room. Quick thinking
PCs would use the whale oil and flame, or the Necklace
of Missiles in 70D, to destroy the spawning pools.
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82. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: A group of Kalas-Toa
Warriors (5) AL: NE, AC: four with 3 (Sticky Shield)
and one with 4, HD: 5, HP: four with 25 and one with
22, #AT: 1, Weapon: four with Spear (1d6), Weighted
Net, and Dagger (1d4) and one with Harpoon (2d6),
Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Dagger (1d4),
Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp and the following
piece of jewelry: Gold Harness Buckle (600gp), Gold
Bracers (500gp), Silver and Polished Coral Necklace
(600gp), and a Platinum Ring (700gp) and a Subleader
AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 8, HP: 48, #AT: 1, Weapon: Glaive
(1d10), Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), Weighted
Net, Treasure: 4d6pp, Polished Red Coral Matron
Medallion (1,200gp), guard entry into this section of
the dungeon. They are lax in their duties and may (1-3
on d6) be sleeping.
83. An octagonal shaped well rests in the northwestern
corner of this room. Attached to the well is a bucket on
a chain.
A. This small chamber is empty.
B. Carved relief on the back wall of this small chamber
depicts a great hammer and anvil overtop a large
tower located on an island with two bridges. This is a
representation of the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords and
Primary Encounter Area 5 (P5): The Forge of Creation.
C. This room is empty.
D. The corpse of a dwarven slave was thrown into the
corner of this small chamber. A tattoo on his forearm
suggests he was of House Ironforge.
84. Kalas-Toa Guardroom: This kalas-toa use this
chamber to monitor movement along the northern
primary passage to S22. The sentries consist of Kalas-
Toa Warriors (4) AL: NE, AC: 3 (Sticky Shield), HD:
5, HP: 25 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Two with Scimitar
(1d8), Weighted Net, and Dagger (1d4) and two with
Harpoon (2d6), Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d6pp and
the following: Electrum Bracers (400gp), Pearl Earring
(500gp), Gold Ring with Pearl (650gp), and a Gold
Cloak Clasp (600gp) and a Subleader AL: NE, AC:
4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1, Weapon: Harpoon (2d6),
Heavy Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d8), Dagger (1d4),
Weighted Net, Treasure: 3d8gp, 2d6pp, Polished Pink
Coral Matron Medallion (800gp). There is a 1-2 on d6
chance two warriors are on patrol either north down
the slope or south to Room 46.
85. The slope at this location descends approximately
60 feet. The slope leads north from Primary Encounter
Area 2 (P2): The Dwarrowhame along the Primary
Passage toward S22 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
86. Duergar Warband: A duergar warband recently
arrived in the Dwarrowhame from Entrance F:
Gund-Felek to negotiate the delivery of slaves with
Doolpblopyll the Kalas-Toa Grand Monitor. They are
awaiting an audience.
There are three warriors located in Room B, three in
Room C, and two in Room D. They have bedrolls and
carry their personal treasure. The warband leader is in
Room A.
The warband consists of Duergar Warriors (8) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 4x27 and
4x20, #AT: 1, Weapon: Four with Warhammer (1d6),
Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1) and four with Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
and 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each. The
warriors have the following additional treasure items:
Very Large Finely Cut Red Garnet 600gp), Huge Flawed
Pale Green Tourmaline (570gp), Huge Exquisite Pale
Brown Cassiterite (850gp), Medium Average Golden
Yellow Topaz (300gp) and 1d2 Random Mundane
Runestones. Three possess doses of Greatwort.
The warriors are led by a Duergar Warband Leader
(F5) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Half Plate +1, Buckler Shield,
Helm +1), HD: 5, HP: 32, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spiked
Warhammer +2 (1d6), Shortsword (1d6), and Dagger
(1d4), Treasure: 25ep, 19gp, 25pp. The leader wears
seven beard beads. Three are Gold (100gp each), two
are Platinum (200gp each), and one is Mithril (500gp).
He also has a Runestone of Super-Heroism.
A-D: See above.
87. The door to this room was battered down long ago.
The eastern wall has a large symbol of Dhurindain
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engraved in the stone. The symbol has been partially
defaced with stone chisels. There are three bone and
skull piles (duergar and mountain dwarves) in this room
and two statues of dwarven miners on the northern
and southern walls. Close investigation of the statues
will reveal slash marks and battle damage. Searching
the bone piles for 1d4+2 turns (be sure to check for
random monsters) will reveal one random treasure
item and three random mundane runestones. Consult
the Secondary Encounter Area Random Treasure
Generator (Levels 4-6) for results.
88. The door is ajar and the room is empty.
89. This room is empty. The southwestern wall has
collapsed leaving a 6-foot tall and 30-foot wide
opening into the primary passage.
90. Sacred Stones: The short 20-foot corridor leading
into this room is trapped with dwarven faces. Each
10-foot wall section has two carved stone faces (eight
total on the east and west walls). The eyes of each face
are set with Rubies (300gp each). All eight faces are
trapped with the spell Face of Dhurindain. The largest
face on the southern wall, set with Emeralds (100gp),
is double-trapped with Face of Dhurindain and Runes
of Dhurindain (Great Shout). The latter is triggered by
looking directly at the stone face. The door is opened by
reaching into the mouth and turning a lever clockwise
three times.
Inside the room is a low altar. On top of the altar are
seven runestones bearing unique glyphs and magical
enchantments. They can be used only once:
Glyph Enchantment
1 Fire Fireball (4d6)
2 Acid Grelf’s Acidic Arrow
3 Blast Blessed Stone (Level 5)
4 Protection Protection from Evil 10’ Radius
5 Beetle Summons 1d4+1 Fire Beetles
6 Lightning Bolt of Lightning (4d6, one target)
7 Hold* Hold Person (one target)
*Attack roll required at +2 (single target).
 Random Kalas-Toa Pouch Contents

Roll 3d20 on the table below to determine random kalas-toa personal items:

3 Dried Seaweed 32 Jar of Luminescent Plankton

4 Broken Conch Shell 33 Sharpened Coral
5 Dried Fish 34 Holy Symbol
6 Lobster Claw 35 Starfish Manacles
7 Mussels 36 Sea Turtle Bowl
8 Turtle Shell Shard 37 Scrimshaw Needle
9 Frog Leg Jerky 38 Scrimshaw Comb
10 Fish-Shaped Coral 39 Narwhal Tusk Fragment
11 Fishing Hooks and Line 40 Necklace of Human Bones
12 Jar of Fish Eggs 41 Necklace of Dwarf Bones
13 Flask of Squid Ink 42 Ceremonial Whale-Bone Dagger
14 Conch Shell Horn 43 Seaweed Poultice (Heals 2d4+1)
15 Pot of Tar 44 Vial of Whale Oil
16 Flask of Fish Oil 45 Dried Puffer Fish
17 Compass 46 Jar of Ambergris
18 Broken Sextant 47 Vial of Cod Liver Oil
19 Stone Net Weights 48 Piece of Walrus Tusk
20 Sea Sponge 49 Whale Bone Thimble
21 Bosun’s Whistle 50 Scroll Tube: 1 Random Spell
22 Black Eye-Patch 51 Shark Tooth Dagger
23 Coral Harvesting Pick 52 Seal Pelt
24 Oyster Knife 53 Fish Head Gloves
25 Tiny Sea Urchins (Caltrops) 54 Manta Cloak
26 Shark’s Teeth 55 Shark Fin
27 Shark Tooth Handsaw 56 Fresh Dwarf Beard
28 Barnacle Encrusted Dagger 57 Dwarf Finger Necklace
29 Jar of Chum 58 Drow Finger Necklace
30 Bone Needle and Chiton Thread 59 Rusty Spear Head
31 Leeches 60 Inflated Puffer Fish Bladder

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P4: Black Mines
The duergar ceded the black mines, and specifically
the mining of coal, to the trolls of the Black Claw tribe.
The trolls formed part of the army that laid siege to
Gundgathol. The trolls are poorly organized and only
remain together due to the strong hand of Yukluz the
Two-Headed Troll Chieftain.
The trolls use dwarf slaves to mine coal. The coal is
then prepared for shipment via pack lizards. Duergar
warbands arrive daily to return unladen pack lizards
and pick up the new shipments of coal for transport to
P6: The Foundry.
The slave population is quite old, and many dwarves
have died under the lash of the trolls. Most of them
were captured and have been enslaved for 250 years.
Scaling and Party Level
The Black Mines are designed for character levels 7-9.
Like P1 The Lower halls and P3 The Dwarrowhame,
referees are encouraged to scale the dungeon, or scare
off the PCs, if the average party level is significantly
below this range. The duergar routinely send warbands
to ensure the coal ore is transported in a timely fashion
to the foundries. Adding more duergar, or increasing
the number of trolls, would sufficiently up-scale the
mines for higher levels.
If the party clears out the mines and coal production
stops, the duergar will arrive in force and assume
control of mining operations.
Black Mines: Random Monsters
1-2 Troll Warband
3 Black Orc Warband
4 Two-Headed Troll (1)
5 Cave Troll (1d2)
6 Ochre Jelly (1)
7 Giant Boring Beetle (1)
8 Black Pudding (1)
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1. The slope at this location descends approximately 60
feet. The slope leads east from Primary Encounter Area
4 (P4): The Black Mines along the Primary Passage
toward S14 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. The severed
heads of a seven dwarves mounted on pikes marks this
as the territory of the Black Claw Trolls.
Seven Pack Lizards AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 2, HP: 8 each,
#AT: 1, DMG: 1d3, loaded with coal are tied to stakes
in the ground. The lizards await the arrival of a duergar
warband to transport the shipment to P6: The Foundry.
The warband will appear in 6+1d12 turns.
2. Two broken and rusty mine carts lay on their side
on the floor of the cavern. A large lever, to direct the
minecart rails east or west, is located here.
3. There are no footprints leading into this cave. Three
large Rock Clams (3) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 4, HP: 30, 28,
25, #AT: See entry, DMG: 1d6/HD, camouflaged as
boulders wait at the back of the chamber.
4. Two long 20-foot natural staircases descend into this
cave. The chamber is cut by a 20-foot wide pool of
dark water. The pool is 30 feet deep with an immediate
drop-off. The pool is occupied by Giant Leeches (3) AL:
N, AC: 7, HD: 4, HP: 27, 24, 20, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4.
A. On the other side of the pool, located in the
southeastern corner, is a small island. On the island is
a partially toppled stone cairn. White bone protrudes
from the side of the burial. Excavating the stones (3 turns)
will reveal the resting place of a dwarven warrior. He
was buried in Half Platemail +2 and carried “Thane” a
Hand Axe +3 Dwarven Thrower. Show Dwarrowdeep
Illustration #15.
5. Three Trolls (3) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+6, HP: 35,
32, 28, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, stand guard at
this position. Three empty mine carts are located at the
end of the track. The sound of mining can be heard
from Room 6.
6. A dozen Dwarf (Male) Slaves AL: NG, AC: 10, HD:
1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Pick Axe (1d6), mine
coal in the northeastern corner of this room. Half the
number mine, while the other half shovel coal into
baskets and carry the ore up the natural stone staircase
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to Room 5 and dump it in the mining carts. Two Trolls
(2) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+6, HP: 40, 29, #AT: 3,
DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, guard the dwarves and whip
them (1d4). The cave is backlit by green lichen.
One of the dwarves is Thuri Longbeard, a Level 4
Fighter AL: NG, HP: 4 (30) with the following Ability
Scores: S 15, I 9, W 11, D 10, C 16, Ch 9. Thuri is
an older dwarf with a wispy gray beard and a bald,
tattooed head. If healed and armed, he would ally with
the PCs to seek revenge on his captors.
A. This ledge stands 40 feet above the floor of the
cave. Atop the plateau, barely noticeable from the
ground, is a patch of bright green phosphorescent
mushrooms. The mushrooms have a poignant and off-
putting smell but possess healing properties. A total of
1d4+4 mushrooms can be harvested and heal 1d4+1
hit points each. In addition, there is a 1 on d6 chance
per mushroom that they can also cure disease and
insanity. A dwarf may (1 on d6) be able to identify the
fungus as Gundgathol Trumpets.
7. The shrivelled corpses of three dwarven slaves lean
against the wall by the floor. The corpses are infected
with Rot Grubs (7) AL: N, AC: 9, HD: 1hp, HP: 1hp
each, #AT: N/A, DMG: N/A.
8. A broad set of natural stone stairs lead up 30 feet
into this cave. The cave is marked by a pool of dark
water to the southwest and a partial collapse to the
east. The heavily decomposed bodies of three dwarven
slaves lean against the wall. They secretly fled and died
in the cave. One carved the holy symbol of Dhurindain
on a nearby rock. Anyone who offers a prayer to the
Secret-Keeper will receive a Bless in their next battle.
This happens only once.
9. This cave is unusually warm. The Gundgathol
Waymark for “Danger” is carefully concealed on the
wall at either entrance. This cave is marked by holes in
the floor. The holes vent scalding hot thermal air every
three turns. The vents cover a 20x40 foot section of the
floor that is hot enough to serve as “fire” damage to
trolls. Anything or anyone caught in the area of effect
takes 3d6 points of damage (Save versus Breath for
half).
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10. The passage into this chamber is only three feet tall.
All characters but halflings must pass on their hands
and knees to enter the cave. Giant mushrooms, varying
in size from 5 to 12 feet tall, grow around the walls
of this cave. Three decomposing dwarves were thrown
into the back center of the chamber. One still clutches
a Spellstone (Cure Light Wounds, Stonebeard, and
Thaneduhr’s Sacred Hammer) in his hand. Some of the
mushrooms are Brobdingnagian Fungi (3) AL: N, AC:
6, HD: 5, HP: 35, 24, 20, #AT: 4, DMG: See entry.
11. This ledge is 20 feet above the floor of the passage.
Over the years slaves hastily carved their names on
rough runestones and secretly placed them, or threw
them, onto the ledge. The stones (204 total) tell a tale
of sorrow, loss, and pain. A sampling of the syntax
of the stones includes, “After the fall of Gund-Felek,
I, Burri Brokenshield, was taken by the dark dwarves
and made a slave,” or “Ancestors forgive me. I, Falgrim
Cobblestone, was defeated by orcs and enslaved in our
own sacred earth.” Other stones are just lists of names
to mark the lives of those that succumbed to the whip of
their oppressors. These stones, despite their mundane
nature, are highly valuable to the Gundgathol dwarves
in Hamelet/Durnagald. Subject to a successful and
empathetic negotiation, they may be worth as much as
100-200gp each.
12. Fungal Grotto: This floor of this small cave is
covered in small fungi and lichen that emit a soft purple
bioluminescence. Within seconds of entering the cave
the floor will come alive with movement and Blooderflies
(40) AL: N, AC: 10, HD: 1hp, HP: 1hp, #AT: 1, DMG:
1hp/per, will take to the wing and concentrate their 40
attacks on either: 1) the first player character to enter
the room, or 2) the most heavily wounded character.
There is nothing of value in the cave.
13. Two huge Cave Trolls (2) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 7+7,
HP: 42 each, #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10 or
Great Hammer (3d6), are seated in this damp cave
picking at unsatisfying bones. There are two empty
mine carts located at the end of the track just northeast
of this chamber.
14. This cave is empty. The western wall has partially
collapsed. A small tunnel, only two feet tall, exits to the
southeast.
A. The passage into this chamber is only two feet tall.
All player characters must crawl, or move on their hands
and knees, to enter the cave. A Stegalocentipede (1)
AL: N, AC: 2 or 5, HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1 or 3, DMG:
2d4 or 1d4, has made a lair in this chamber. If it hears
movement, it will take an ambush position on the ceiling
above the entrance.
The creature normally accesses its lair through a hole in
the ceiling that extends northeast toward Room 2 and
opens 15 feet above the passage floor.
15. Two Trolls (2) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+6, HP: 30,
#AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, stand guard here. There
is a 1 on d6 chance they patrol east (to Room 1) and
back every hour. Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #16.
16. A group of Cave Trolls (4) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 7+7,
HP: 40 each, #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10 or two
with Great Hammer and two with Glaives (3d6), have
surrounded a single dwarven slave.
The trolls are mocking and bullying Braetek Stonehelm,
a Level 3 Fighter AL: NG, HP: 6 (20) with the following
Ability Scores: S 17, I 10, W 12, D 12, C 15, Ch 12.
Braetek was born in Gundathol. He is being beaten
for defending a fellow slave. There are three mine carts
filled with coal buttressed against the end-of-line.
17. A Large Ochre Jelly (1) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 7, HP: 45,
#AT: 1, DMG: 3d6, has oozed into this cave, climbed
up the wall, and lies in wait on a cave ledge above
the entrance. Its last meal was a duergar warrior. His
rusty armour will shine in torchlight from the back of the
chamber. A Seax Knife +2 hangs from its belt.
18. The floor of this cave is dotted with stalagmites.
Phosphorescent yellow lichen dimly backlights the
chamber. The cave is otherwise empty.
19. A 30-foot natural staircase descends into a large
cavern. A broad pool of dark water occupies the
southern end of the cave, and two partial collapses
dominate the northeastern portion of the chamber. The
walls are braced with thick, rotting wooden rail ties.
A narrow tunnel opening, only 3 feet tall, exits to the
northwest.
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A. The passage into this chamber is narrow and only
three feet tall (characters except halflings must pass
on hands and knees to enter). The cave is covered in
patches of strange, multi-coloured phosphorescent
lichen. The lichen is mundane unless consumed with two
mouthfulls of the same colour, or with a different colour
at the same time (1d3+1 patches of each colour). Each
result happens only once. Consult the chart below:
Type* Lime Green Dark Brown Dark Red
Lime Poison Immunity
Strength +1
Green (Save or Die) to Poison
Dark Immunity Poison Darkvision
Brown to Poison (Save or Die) 30 feet
Darkvision Poison
Dark Red Strength +1
30 Feet (Save or Die)
*All effects are permanent. Each effect can happen
only once per PC.
20. A 30-foot natural staircase descends into a mine.
The mine is submerged knee-deep in water. The dead,
bloated body of a dwarven slave recently thrown
into the cave floats in the water. The body is that of
Kalgarrum, Blood of Kalgarand Stoneborn. In life he
was a cleric of Thaneduhr. Kalgarrum survived over two
centuries of enslavement, helping his fellow dwarves,
until he succumbed to old age. The trolls, knowing
Kalgarrum to be a person of import, threw his body
unceremoniously into the chamber to rot. Kalgarrum,
even in death, refused to abandon his kin and his spirit
lingers near his remains. If anyone enters the chamber
and approaches the body, he will manifest. The cleric is
consumed with vengeance over the plight of his people
and the desecration of Gundgathol.
Kalgarrum will parley with the PCs, but his spirit is
caught between worlds, and his ability to communicate
is obscured by space and time. He will beg them with
kindness to aid his people, in one moment, and lash out
with fury in the next. Subject to the empathy shown by
the PCs he may utter Thaneduhr’s phrase “At the center
of the Sacred Forge, Seek the Hammer of Dwarvish
Lords” or he might reveal that his brother Kalgrim
Stoneborn (buried in Room 4A) may be able to help
them and that he is located “to the south.”
If the PCs treat him with disrespect or disturb his remains
(other than with the intent of a proper burial) he will
keen in a deep, penetrating base voice - as if the earth
itself cried out. This moan, and his manifestation, is the
equivalent of Groaning Spirit AL: CE, AC: 0, HD: 7,
HP: 38, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8*.
21. Like Room 6, the sound of mining echoes down
the passages of this cave. Emaciated Dwarf (Male)
Slaves (25) AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT:
1, DMG: 1d2 or Pick Axe (1d6), are mining coal from
three aspects of the chamber (northwest, north, and
northeast). One third of the dwarves use pick axes
while another third shovel coal into baskets. The final
third carries the coal-filled baskets back and forth along
the southeastern passage to the mine carts located in
Room 16.
The dwarves are guarded by four Trolls (4) AL: CE,
AC: 4, HD: 6+6, HP: 40, 38, 29, 20, #AT: 3, DMG:
1d6/1d6/1d10. Each is armed with a whip (1d4).
22. The cave is empty except for some old rusty mining
equipment (picks, shovels, rope, baskets) leaning
against the wall. The sounds of mining can be heard
from Room 21.
23. The walls have been braced with wood. The trolls
have driven metal rings into the stone to chain the slaves.
Three buckets of water are dotted about the cave.
An open latrine is located along the far northeastern
corner of the chamber. The ringing of pick axes can be
heard from Room 21.
24. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends north from Primary Encounter Area 4 (P4): The
Dwarrowhame on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. The
severed heads of three dwarves mounted on spears
marks this as the territory of the Black Claw Troll Tribe.
25. Troll Guardroom: Three Trolls AL: CE, AC: 4, HD:
6+6, HP: 30 each, #AT: 3 each, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10,
occupy this guardroom to protect the mines from
anything approaching south from the passage in Room
24. The trolls are dreadfully bored and may (1-2 on d6)
be sleeping.
26. This chamber is empty.
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27. Abandoned Cave: The skeleton of a dwarf slave
lies face down in the center of the room. Poisonous gas
vents from cracks in the walls every other turn. All those
caught in the room must Save versus Poison or lose 1d3
hit points permanently.
28. Mine Storage: Crates of dried jerky, fish, and
mushrooms are stacked in this small cave. Normal rats
scurry about the floor.
29. The passage into this chamber is only two feet
tall. All characters must either crawl or pass through
on their hands and knees to enter the cave. There are
numerous pieces of treasure spread throughout the
room and a large white crystal deposit. The deposit
is a Salt Pudding AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 6, HP: 32, #AT:
1, DMG: 2d6. The creature will remain perfectly still
until it senses the moment to strike. Its treasure, covered
by its body, includes a Runestone of Extra-Healing, a
Runestone of Steam and Vapour, Galeb Runestone
(Medium), and Pinto’s Conical Cap (see Barrowmaze).
There are also the following gemstones: a Very Large
Average Bright Yellow Microlite (500gp), Large Average
Deep Purple Amethyst (400gp), Small Exquisite Violet
Garnet (450gp), Medium Finely Cut Red-Brown Spinel
(400gp), and a Large Green Aquamarine (650gp).
30. A large lever, to direct the minecart rails east or
west on the main track, is located here.
31. Slave Pens: Three 10x10 foot fenced-slave pens
stand at this location. Each pen has a barred gate. The
contents of each slave pen are listed below.
Three Troll Sentries (3) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+3, HP:
33 each, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, guard the
pens. They are led by a Cave Troll AL: CE, AC: 4, HD:
7+7, HP: 40, #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10 or by
Great Cub (3d6).
Pen 1: Dwarf (Male) Slaves (7) AL: NG, AC: 10, HD:
1, HP: 2, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d2 and Hullsta Greathelm, a
Level 3 Cleric of Thaneduhr AL: LG, AC: 8, HD: 3, HP:
2 (18), #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3. Hullsta is old by dwarven
standards and has tended the enslaved Gundgathol
dwarves of the mines or many years. She is familiar
with the layout and the coal operation to feed the great
foundries (P6).
Pen 2: Dwarf (Male) Slaves (9) AL: NG, AC: 10, HD:
1, HP: 2, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d2.
Pen 3: Dwarf (Male) Slaves (3) AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1,
HP: 2, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d2 and a Gnome (Male) Slave
AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 1, HP: 3, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d2.
A single, blind, old dwarf (Lurri) is chained to the mine
cart lever to ensure carts may pass to Room 35 or further
north on the tracks. Two dozen pick axes and baskets
are lined against the eastern wall of the chamber.
32. This chamber is home to Yukluz’s personal
bodyguards: Cave Trolls (2) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 7+7,
HP: 50 and 45, #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10.
One has a Giant Club (3d6) and the other a Great
Mace (3d6). The room stinks of troll. There are two
beds made of rothe hides, dirty clothing, and lichen.
Laying against the wall are a Hand Axe +2, and a
Spear +1 both of duergar craftsmanship. They buried a
Small Chest below one of the beds. The chest contains
a Large Average Bright Red Jacinth (1,700gp), Small
Broken King’s Tears (1,150gp), Large Flawed Deep
Crimson Ruby (1,600gp), Huge Flawed Deep Crimson
Ruby (2,600gp), and a Small Broken Translucent Star
Ruby (1,150gp). There are also four Ingots of Silver
(100gp each) and three Ingots of Gold (200gp each).
33. Yukluz the Two-Headed Troll Chieftain AL: CE, AC:
2, HD: 8+3, HP: 60, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d8/1d8/1d12, lives
in this cave. The walls just outside the cave entrance are
decorated with the severed heads of seven dwarves. The
cave interior has a massive bed constructed of railway
ties and covered with skins, hides, and lichen. There are
three dwarven-styled chests in the room. Yukluz wears
the keys around his neck. He also wears a Ring of Fire
Resistance in his ear.
Chest 1 (Rectangular): This chest is Locked and Trapped
with a Poison Needle (Save or Die). It contains: 2,474gp
and two random Magical Runestones.
Chest 2 (Square): This chest is Locked and Trapped.
Inside the chest is a Poisoned Hand Crossbow
Mechanism (Save or Die) and 1,583pp. A locked
Rectangular Coffer (no key) contains a Seax Knife +1
Flame Tongue.
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Chest 3 (Octagon): This chest is Locked and contains
a Bag of 28 Beard Beads (taken from the slaves). Of
the beads 14 are made of Electrum (100gp each), 6
Gold (200gp each), 6 Platinum (300gp Each), and 2
are Mithril (500gp each). There is also a Ring of the
Ram and a Folding Boat.
34. The sound of mining echoes up to the entrance of
this cave. Emaciated Dwarf (Male) Slaves (14) AL: NG,
AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 5 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d2 or Pick
Axe (1d6), are mining coal along the northern wall.
Approximately half the dwarves use pick axes while
another half shovel coal into baskets and carry them
to empty mine carts located at the end of the rail line
just south of the chamber. The dwarves are guarded
by Trolls (3) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+6, HP: 38, 29, 20,
#AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10. Each is armed with a
whip (1d4).
35. Three mine carts are buttressed against the end of
the rail line. Against the northern wall are a pile of rusty
metal junk and rotting wood and a pile of well-used
pick axes and shovels.
36. Three Cave Trolls AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 7+7, HP: 49,
40, 36 #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, lair in the
room. The chamber is in disarray and filled with old
bones and rubbish.
The following can be found with three turns of
searching: 1d3 Mundane Runestones and a Bag with
a Small Exquisite Transparent Ziose (450gp), Large
Average Yellow-Green Chrysoberyl (400gp), Huge
Broken Transparent Ziose (550gp), Huge Flawed
Green Aquamarine (570gp), and a Large Flawed
Yellow-Green Chrysoberyl (370gp). There is a Pouch
with a Medium Finely Cut Lime Green Peridot (400gp),
Medium Average Deep Yellow Amber (300gp), and
a Very Large Exquisite Red Garnet (750gp) and two
Runestones of Extra-Healing.
37. The trolls have cultivated and trained a large
Shrieker AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 3, HP: 20, #AT: Special,
DMG: Special, at the top of this plateau. The fungus
will not respond to the presence of trolls, dwarves, or
orcs, but will wail if other enemies move within 30 feet
of the plateau.
38. Two Cave Trolls AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 7+7, HP: 45,
40, #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10 or Giant Club
(3d6), occupy this dank cave. They are currently trying
to avoid their chieftain as they have been punished for
eating slaves. They buried the following in the floor of
their chamber: Spellstone: 1d4 Level 2 Cleric Spells, a
Bag with 1d6 Runestones of War +2, and a Slim Metal
Box with a Wand of Fire Balls (25 Charges). The trolls
have painted troll faces in blood on the walls.
39. A natural stone staircase descends 30 feet into a
40x40 foot chamber. A dwarf has hurriedly etched the
waymark for “Danger” on the passage wall leading
into Room 40. A Gundgathol dwarf would consider the
obviousness of the rune highly unusual, especially given
their clandestine nature.
40. This cave is marked by a pool of dark, cold water
in its northwestern corner. The trolls and the slaves
normally give this room a wide birth due to Llosslusskla
the Neo-Otyugh (1) AL: N, AC: 0, HD: 10, HP: 67,
#AT: 3, DMG: 2d6/2d6/2d4, who lives in the pool.
The pool is shallow for approximately 10 feet and then
drops down to a depth of 40 feet. At the bottom of
the pool, amongst bones and the decaying remains of
several slaves, are treasure types X(x2) and XVI.
41. A patch of giant capped mushrooms grow at the
back of this chamber. The ground is soft and spongy.
Two of the mushrooms are Shriekers (2) AL: N, AC:
7, HD: 3, HP: 17 each, #AT: Special, DMG: Special,
Treasure: None. Growing beside them are Advanced
Phycomids (Tan, Brown, and Ochre) AL: N, AC: 4, HD:
3, HP: 20, 17, 16 respectively, #AT: 1, DMG: See entry,
Treasure: None.
42. The sound of mining echoes down the hallways
of this cave. Emaciated Dwarf (Male) Slaves (14) AL:
NG, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 2, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d2, are
mining coal from the walls. Some are using pick axes
while others are shoveling coal into baskets to carry to
Room 35 for transport. One of their number is Falund
“Dunna Ken” Ironbrew, a Level 5 Dwarven Fighter
AL: NG, AC: 9, HD: 5, HP: 3 (45), #AT: 1, DMG: 1d2.
His Ability Scores: S 16, I 9, W 9, D 13, C 16, Ch 13.
Falund is not a Gundgathol dwarf. He is from Citadel
Silver far to the south. He was ambushed and enslaved
while on caravan guard duty and has been in the mines
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for two decades (quite a short time in comparison to
the other dwarves).
Two Trolls (2) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+3, HP: 33 each,
#AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, oversee the dwarven
miners with Whips (1d4). They are led by a Cave Troll
AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 7+7, HP: 45, #AT: 3 or 1, DMG:
1d6/1d6/1d10 or Two-Handed Sword (3d6).
43. This chamber is empty. The cave is damp, and
stalactites hang from the ceiling.
44. A natural stone staircase descends 30 feet into this
cave. The sound of mining and the cracking of whips
can be heard from Room 42.
45. The slope at this location descends approximately
60 feet. The slope leads west from Primary Encounter
Area 4 (P4): The Black Mines along the Primary Passage
toward S17 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. The severed
heads of 14 dwarves mounted on spears marks this as
the territory of the Black Claw Troll Tribe.
46. A group of Trolls (3) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+6, HP:
34 each, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, stand guard
at this position. A warband of black orcs just arrived
from Entrance D: The Forgotten Stairs of Kalbandur
and require an audience with their chieftain over the
acquisition of slaves. A large lever, to direct the minecart
rails east or west, is located here.
The warband includes: Black Orc Warriors (6) AL:
LE, AC: three with 4 (Half Plate) and three with 5
(Chainmail), HD: 3+3, HP: three with 20 and three with
15, #AT: 1, Weapon: three with Bill-Guisarme (1d10),
Scimitar (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), and three with
Scimitar (1d8) and Hand Axe (1d6). Treasure: 4d6cp,
2d8+1sp, 1d10+1ep, and 1d8gp each. The guards are
led by a Black Orc Warband Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC:
2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 34, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Glaive (1d10), Scimitar +1 (1d8), Heavy Crossbow and
10 Bolts +1 (1d8), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 4d8+1sp,
2d10+1ep, 2d8gp, 1d8pp.
47. A group of Young Trolls (3) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD:
6+6, HP: 25 each, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, have
surrounded and are “playing” with a dwarf slave. They
gave the dwarf two hand axes and take turns swiping
and clawing at him. The trolls snicker and sneer when
the dwarf strikes a blow (the trolls regenerate). Baldri
Longbeard, the dwarf, is a Level 3 Fighter AL: LG, AC:
10, HD: 3, HP: 5 (22), #AT: 1, DMG: Dual Hand Axes
(1d6). His Ability Scores: S 18, I 11, W 11, D 10, C 16,
Ch 12. He has taken numerous wounds. If the PCs fail
to intervene, the trolls will slay and consume him in one
turn. Baldri is a devout follower of Geddinthor. He is a
middle-aged dwarf and was only a beardling when he
was enslaved. If saved he will implore the PCs to free
the slaves in Room 54.
48. Guardroom: Trolls (3) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+6,
HP: 35 each, #AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, guard
the entrance to the sub-chief’s chamber. The trolls are
gnawing on the bones of dwarven slaves.
49. A 20-foot natural stone staircase leads up to the lair
of Uggbog the Cave Troll Sub-Chieftain AL: CE, AC: 4,
HD: 7+7, HP: 48, #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10
or Battle Axe +3 (3d6, see entry). The sub-chieftain is
a massive brute known for his strength.
He has several trophies sitting on rock ledges in his cave.
They include a Shield +2, a Mithril Mace +2 shaped like
a clenched fist, and a Gauntlet of Geddinthor (skeletal
hand still inside) tied to his waist. Strewn along the walls
are 2,031gp, a Silver Goblet (100gp), Gold Ring with
a Large Finely-Cut Diamond (1,600gp), and a Bag of
Holding with 421pp.
50. Normal mushrooms grow along the eastern wall of
this chamber. Long, thin stalactites hang from the high
ceiling (60 feet) of this room.
51. A 30-foot natural stone staircase descends down
into a 30x30 foot cave. Translucent white crystals grow
from the floor. A short narrow tunnel, only two feet tall,
exits the chamber to the east. PCs will have to crawl to
pass through the tunnel.
A. A pool of dark water occupies the western half of
this chamber. A pale purple phosphorescent lichen
grows on the ceiling of this chamber and dimly outlines
several large stalactites hanging from the ceiling. Lying
in wait just below the surface, waiting for its chance to
strike, is a Large Crystal Ooze AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 8,
HP: 45, #AT: 1, DMG: 5d4.
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52. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends south from Primary Encounter Area 4 (P4): The
Dwarrowhame on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. The
severed heads of three dwarves mounted on spears
marks this as the territory of the Black Claws.
53. Three rusty mine carts were taken off the rails and
sit in this dark corner of the passage. There are also
several rotten wooden rail ties, and rusty metal, were
also dumped in this location.
54. Like Room 42, the sound of mining echoes down
the hallways of this cave. Emaciated Dwarf (Male)
Slaves (21) AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 2, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d2 or Pick Axe (1d6), are mining coal from the
walls. Some use pick axes along the walls while others
shovel coal into the three mine carts located at the end
of the line.
One of the slaves is Umdrak Whitebeard, a beardless,
disgraced duergar warrior. Decades ago, Umdrak
showed mercy to Gundgathol dwarves and was
punished. His beard was shaved in disgrace and a
fungal ointment applied to ensure his skin would scar
and his beard would never regrow. Umdrak is a Level 4
Dwarven Fighter AL: N(G), AC: 8, HD: 5, HP: 7 (34),
#AT: 1, DMG: 1d2. His Ability Scores: S 17, I 14, W
9, D 16, C 16, Ch 13 (5 to other dwarves). Umdrak is
now a follower of Thaneduhr. His fellow slaves taught
him the sacred ways of the All-Father during his time
in captivity. Umdrak has knowledge of P4: The Black
Mines and the coal mining operation, and has select
information on P6: The Foundry, Entrance F: Gund-
Felek, and activity in P7: The Mithril Lodes.
The following guards oversee the slaves: Trolls (4) AL:
CE, AC: 4, HD: 6+6, HP: 42, 39, 32, 30, #AT: 3,
DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10, and a Cave Troll AL: CE, AC: 4,
HD: 7+7, HP: 42, #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10
or Great Spear (3d6).
55. Guardroom: Three Trolls (3) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD:
6+6, HP: 40, 30, 25 #AT: 3, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10,
are on guard in this chamber. There is a 1-2 on d6
chance two of them will patrol north to Room 46 and
back every three hours. Except for a few dwarf skulls,
the cave is otherwise empty.
56. This cave is empty except for a few gnawed dwarf
bones.
57. A small cluster of ten dark red bioluminescent
mushrooms dimly backlight this cave. The mushrooms
are edible but must be eaten in sufficient quantities to
reveal their unique properties. The consumption of a
single mushroom results in 1d8 hit points of damage
(so save). The consumption of two mushrooms results
in 2d8 points of damage (also no save). However,
the consumption of three will increase intelligence by
one point permanently. The consumption of four or
more at once will increase intelligence by two points
permanently. This happens only once per PC.
58. A large pile of gnawed dwarven bones and skulls
rests along the western wall. There is nothing of value.
59. Two Cave Troll (2) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 7+7, HP:
40, #AT: 3 or 1, DMG: 1d6/1d6/1d10 or Great Spear
(3d6), inhabit this chamber. There is a 1-2 on d6
chance they are in Room 54. Their cave is spartan with
the exception of gnawed bones.
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P5: The Forge of Creation
The Forge of Creation, also called the Sacred Forge,
is the birthplace of the dwarves. Ages past, Thaneduhr
the All-Father forged his people with the Hammer of
Dwarvish Lords in the heart of the Eternal Mountains.
The Forge of Creation is a breathtaking sight to behold.
Two bridges span a small, secret loch, to an island
formed by a gigantic stalagnate. The first dwarves
cut the temple from the huge rock formation and
meticulously carved dwarven geometric lines, knotwork
patterns, and pillars along its walls. Each side depicts
massive hellmouth faces of Thaneduhr, Dhurindain,
and Geddinthor. Huge stalactites hang from the ceiling
above the water. The massive cavern is serene, still, and
quiet. Only the Stoneborn King, and the High Old Ones
of Thaneduhr, Dhurindain, and Geddinthor, know the
location of the temple.
All new Stoneborn kings are crowned infront of the
Stone of Kings located on the second level. They are
then required to proceed to the Sacred Forge on the
ground floor and raise the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords
from the Anvil of Creation to symbolically take rulership
of the dwarven people. The hammer then remains
on the anvil and is only used under the most dire of
circumstances - as the weapon takes a terrible toll on
the wielder.
During the duergar attack on Gundgathol, Thaneduhr
called Daldek “Stonebeard” Ironforge, the High Old
One of the Dwarves, to the Forge of Creation. Daldek
was given the honour of protecting and guarding the
shrine and its most precious relic: the Soul Hammer.
For his piety and devotion to Dhurindain, Thaneduhr,
and his people, Daldek was blessed with petrification
and demi-godhood. He slowly became living stone -
an honour saved for the most devout dwarven clerics in
times of great need.
For the last 250 years, Daldek has served as the
guardian of the temple and the Hammer of Dwarvish
Lords. He has done everything in his power to hide
the temple and its secrets from the duergar. Given his
demi-godhood and devotion to Dhurindain, alongside
his location at the heart of the mountains, he is aware
of all living things inside the dwarven realm. He knows
of the relentless duergar effort to find and desecrate the
sacred temple. With each passing day they move closer
and closer to finding its location. Daldek has prepared
for a great battle, alone if he must, and will defend the
sacred forge with his life.
Referee’s Notes: The Temple of the Sacred Forge
is both a holy site and the most extensive Hall of
Records in Gundgathol. The supplementary rooms
are filled with unique archives and the accumulated
knowledge of the dwarven people and the seven
noble houses founded by Thaneduhr. The High
Old One will not allow non-dwarves to enter the
side chambers unless under siege.
Scaling and Party Level
The Forge of Creation is intended for high level
player characters only (8-10+). Visiting the forge and
potentially wielding the Hammer of Dwarvish Lords
should be the culminating activity either just prior, or
during, the assault on Gund-Felek and the duergar
king. PCs of mid-level should be discouraged from
approaching the temple until they are prepared for their
final climactic battle with the duergar.
Ground Floor
1. The Bridge of the Sacred Forge (#10) leads from a
secret passage on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map across
the water to a set of massive double-doors. The doors of
the Sacred Forge are locked and cannot be opened by
anyone other than Daldek Ironforge the High Old One
of Dhurindain. Daldek can sense any presence in, or
around, the Sacred Forge and can open and close the
doors at will. To the east, a 20-foot boat ramp leads up
from the water. Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #17.
2. The second Bridge of the Sacred Forge (#11)
extends east across the water to a secret passage on
the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
3. The Hall of Kings: The entry hallway into the temple
is supported by 10x10 foot columns carved to represent
the first 12 Stoneborn Kings of Gundgathol. A low
ambient, buzzing, from the celestial power of the forge,
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anvil, and hammer, fills the ears. The flickering light of
the forge spills down the hallway toward the southern
double doors.
4. The Forge of Creation: The forge itself is a massive
structure that burns eternally with the fire of creation.
The forge is bracketed by two cooling pools and
three statues each of Thaneduhr, Dhurindain, and
Geddinthor. Infront of the forge is a massive mithril altar
shaped like an anvil - the birthplace of the dwarves.
Atop the altar rests the greatest holy relic of the dwarven
people: the Soul Hammer, also known as the Hammer
of Dwarvish Lords (see New Relics).
A statue of a dwarven cleric, or what appears to be
a statue, stands before the altar. The statue is High
Old One Daldek “Stonebeard” Ironforge, Son of
Dalgeddik, Grandson of Dalzuun “the Red” Ironforge,
Level 20 Dwarven Cleric Arch-Lich of Dhurindain AL:
LN, AC: -1 (Petrification) HP: 101, #AT: 3/2, DMG:
“Baruk-Guzduul” a Warhammer +3 Dwarven Thrower
of Disruption (1d6), Sling +3 with 10 Runestones of War
(1d4).
Spells (9/8/7/6/5/5/3): Command, Cure Light Wounds,
Detect Evil, Light, Darkness, Stonebeard, Create Water,
Detect Magic, Sanctuary; Blessed Stone, Rest of the
Ancestors, Thaneduhr’s Sacred Hammer, Augury,
Know Alignment, Hold Person, Holy Chant, Silence 15’
Radius; Circle of Stones, Great Shout, Hammer Ward,
Stonemouth, Cure Blindness, Cure Disease, Speak with
the Dead; Face of Dhurindain, Runes of Dhurindain,
Vengeance of the Ancestors, Cure Serious Wounds,
Divination, Protection from Evil 10’ Radius; Commune,
Cure Critical Wounds, Courage of the Ancestors, Flame
Strike, Raise Dead; Hammer Barrier, Heal, Stone Tell,
Part Water, Word of Recall; Astral Projection, Holy Word,
Regenerate, Treasure: Runestone of Controlling Earth
Elementals, Runestone of Steam and Vapour, Runestone
of Free Action, Galeb Runestone (Large x3), Runestone
of Curing, Runestone of Faithfulness, Runestone of
Magic Resistence (40%). Special Abilities: Daldek can
cast the following spells once a day: Read Languages,
Lesser Move Earth, Summon Elemental (Earth or Fire),
Passwall, Stoneshape, and Wall of Stone. He can also
Animate Statue (CL3) at will. Ability Scores: S 17, I 20,
W 20, D 16, C 19, Ch 16.
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Daldek is the High Old One of Gundgathol. Over
250 years ago Daldek, the Old One of Dhurindain,
was chosen by Thaneduhr to lead the faith. When the
duergar and their allies attacked, Thaneduhr chose
Daldek to guard and protect the shrine and the Soul
Hammer.
Daldek moves slowly and speaks deliberately and
purposefully. His voice is low, and it echoes throughout
the forge. His eyes are pure white and celestial mist
seeps horizontally from the sockets. His helm, armour,
and equipment have fused with his being, and he
endures as living stone - a state of existence offered
to only a handful of dwarven clerics in the history of
the dwarves. Daldek has lived well beyond a normal
dwarven lifespan. He is now 777 years old.
If a good-aligned dwarven fighter or cleric is in the
party, he will tell the PC he or she has been chosen
by Thaneduhr to retake Gundgathol with the Soul
Hammer. However, he will warn that the hammer was
not intended for mortals. The Hammer of Dwarvish
Lords will bestow great power on its wielder but will
also exact a terrible price.
Daldek will not allow the PCs to defile or ransack the
temple. The walls and pillars of the ground floor are
decorated with statues, wall-statues, and pillar statues.
Daldek will use his at-will Animate Statue ability to
bring the temple to life and defend it. He will also use
this tactic if the duergar locate the forge and attempt to
desecrate the sacred temple.
Note: The celestial staircase on either side of the
forge magically transports anyone that ascends
over two hundred feet to the top floor.
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5. Hall of Records (House Longbeard): The door to this
chamber is marked with the sigil of House Longbeard.
Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 231
Items of Value: 1d10+20 Mundane Runestones,
Runestone of Sacred Earth, Runestone of Seeing,
Wardstone (Magic), Spellstone with four Level 4
Cleric Spells, and a Runestone of Shielding. There
is also a Manual of Quickness of Action, a Lyre of
Building, two Treasure Maps (5d6x100 gems) and
1d3 Random Magic Items.
6. Scribing Chamber: This is a scribing chamber. The
walls are covered in bookstacks and scroll shelves.
In addition, there are two scribing desks and two
runestone carving tables. The chamber is immaculate,
and all scribing implements are neatly stowed.
A (North). Behind this secret door are three books on
a low stone shelf. They are a Tome of Leadership and
Influence, a Tome of Martial Knowledge, and a Tome of
Understanding.
A (South). This chamber contains three sets of small
stone hammers and chisels for inscribing runestones.
The tools decrease the duration of any minor runestone
carved with them by 7 turns. Daldek has carved scores
of magical runestones to aid in the defense of the
temple, should the duergar located the Sacred Forge.
7. Hall of Records (House Cobblestone): The doorway
located just outside the entry arch is marked with the
symbol of House Cobblestone.
Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 203
Items of Value: 1d6+20 Mundane Runestones,
Runestone of Steam and Vapour, Runestone of
Sacred Earth, Runestone of Metal Detection,
Wardstone (Undead), Spellstone with three Level
3 Cleric Spells and another with two Level 4
Cleric Spells. There is also a Manual of Golems
(Stone) and a Treasure Map (4d6 Pieces of House
Cobblestone Jewelry).
8. Hall of Records (House Hammerhand): The door
to this chamber is adorned with the sigil of House
Hammerhand.
Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 182
Items of Value: 1d12+20 Mundane Runestones,
Wardstone (Dragon Breath), Runestone of War
+3 (10), Runestone of Thunderous Deafening,
Kalbandur’s Warstone, Manual of Bodily Health,
and a Manual of Gainful Exercise.
9. Armoury-Archive of House Hammerhand: On the
walls of this chamber are an Axe of Hurling +3, a
Thrower, and a suit of Mithril
Warhammer +3 Dwarven Thrower
Full Platemail Armour +3 on an armour stand.
10. Robing Chamber: This was once a robing chamber
for the priests of the temple. Monk’s Habits dangle from
three pegs.
11. Hall of Records (House Ironforge): The Ironforge
house symbol decorates the door to this chamber.
Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 245
Items of Value: 1d6+20 Mundane Runestones,
Runestone of Steam and Vapour, Book of Exalted
Deeds, Helm of Brilliance, Necklace of Prayer
Beads, Manual of Golems (Iron). There are also
three Stalagmite Runestones and a Runestone of
Dwarvenkind.
12. Hall of Records (House Tunneltrue): The entry door
to this room is emblazoned with the symbol of House
Tunneltrue.
Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 178
Items of Value: 1d8+20 Mundane Runestones,
Manual of Golems (Amber), Spellstone: Courage
of the Ancestors, Face of Dhurindain, Animate
Statue, Great Shout. A Runestone Axe Head +4,
Runestone of Constitution, Runestone of Extra
Healing, and Grabthar’s Golden Gauntlets.
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A. Archive of House Tunneltrue: This secret chamber
contains a Spade of Colossal Excavation, and a
Runestone of Earth and Stone..
13. This cross-chamber is empty.
14. Chamber of the High Old One: Daldek took
this small, humble chamber as his quarters when he
first arrived at the temple. Since his petrification and
advancement to arch-lichdom, he has forgone thoughts
of earthly beings and has not returned in centuries.
His room is simple, spartan, and tidy, although a thick
layer of dust covers everything. On a table is a small
set of seven figurines that resemble his grandparents,
parents, and brothers. A necklace with a Mithril Holy
Symbol of Dhurindain (8,000gp) is wrapped around a
Runestone of Pure Good.
15. Hall of Records (House Broadbeam): The door to this
room is decorated with the sigil of House Broadbeam.
Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 1169
Items of Value: 1d6+20 Mundane Runestones,
Runestone of Enemy Detection, Runestone of
Faithfulness, Runestone of Opening, Runestone
of Fire Resistance, Gauntlets of Ogre Power,
Wardstone (Petrification).
A. Archive of House Broadbeam: This chamber
contains an Instant Fortress, a Runestone of Wisdom,
a Manual of Golems (Bronze), and a set of Dwarven
Nesting Golems (see Forbidden Caverns of Archaia).
Top Floor
16. Hall of Records (House Stoneborn): The upper
floor of the Forge of Creation is devoted to House
Stoneborn. The walls and pillars are lined with stone
relief depicting the creation of the first dwarves. There
are also bookshelves, scrollshelves, and runestones
filled with archival knowledge accumulated by the
dwarves. At the center of the room is a square dais.
Two 10-foot staircases lead up to the dais. On top is
the Stone of Kings. The stone is covered with the hand
imprints of all the dwarven Stoneborn kings through
the ages. Each new king must add their mark on the

stone as part of their coronation and then proceed to
the forge to lift the Soul Hammer above his head and
place it back down again on the altar to demonstrate
his readiness to lead the dwarven people.
Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 777
Items of Value: 1d10+30 Mundane Runestones,
Runestone of Wisdom, Runestone Mace Head
+2, Runestone Axe Head +4, Runestone of Fire,
Runestone of Enemy Detection, Runestone of
Good Luck, Whetstone, Runestone of Faithfulness,
Runestone of Frost Resistance, Runestone of
Illumination. Spellstone with four Level 3 Cleric
spells, Spellstone with three Level 5 Cleric spells.
Helm of Comprehending Languages and Reading
Magic, a Manual of Golems (Clay).
17. The balcony of the Sacred Forge stands hundreds of
feet above the floor of the temple.
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P6: Foundry
After the siege, the duergar took control of the
Gundgathol furnaces and the production of iron goods.
The two massive chambers each support three furnaces
in the shape of hellmouths. Each set of three represents
Thaneduhr in the center, Dhurindain to his right, and
Geddinthor to his left.
In the Golden Age of Gundgathol, non-dwarves were
strictly forbid from entering the Foundry. However,
the duergar treat the three dwarven gods, and
the sacredness of this complex, with disdain. The
mountain dwarves that work the furnaces and forges
are considered “skilled” labour to the duergar, most
of these slaves were captured and pressed into slavery
250 years ago.
Referee’s Notes: The Foundry is an essential
production facility and the duergar garrison is
substantial. Rather than a frontal assault, scouting
and diversionary tactics will be critical for the
player characters to achieve victory. If the foundry
is lost, or the PCs manage to dowse the furnaces,
the duergar will respond in force from Gund-Felek
and retake it...which also provides opportunity.
Scaling and Party Level
The Lower Halls are designed for character levels 7-9. If
the PCs are significantly below this range, or significantly
above, the referee is encouraged to adjust accordingly.
The Referee should strongly discourage players from
an assault on the furnaces until they have carried out
proper scouting and surveillance.
If the PCs are too low, the referee should demonstrate
significant forces moving south to P4: The Black Mines
or to Gund-Felek.
If the PCs are too high in level, bolster the duergar
defenses with delegations from the black orcs or the
derro. The kalas-toa prefer not to enter the foundry.

Referee’s Notes: All those in the foundry furnaces
(Rooms 19, 21, 49, and 54) are subject to a
continuous Heat Metal spell. The warriors and
clerics on duty in these locations wear a protective
garment (the equivalent of a Monk’s Habit) under
their armour to insulate themselves from the heat.
There are only three mithril forges in Gundgathol.
They include P3: Dwarrowhame, P6: Foundry, and
Gund-Felek.
Duergar Weapons and Equipment:
Whip: Strikes for 1d4 points of damage. On a hit
the target must make a successful saving throw
versus Paralyzation or fall prone (+4 to hit).
Net: On a hit the target must make a successful
saving throw versus Paralyzation or be caught. If
caught, movement is reduced to zero and it takes
one round to cut out of the net.
Greatwort: This brew increases the size of a
dwarf from four feet to six feet tall and provides
a corresponding +1 to damage rolls. This liquid
functions for dwarves only.
Steeder Saddles: The duergar use steeders
as mounts. The saddles are complicated with
numerous straps to keep the rider seated while
upside down or vertical. It takes 1 turn for a rider
to properly strap him or herself into a saddle.
Silent Whistles: Duergar warband leaders and
clerics possess high-pitched, silent whistles to call
their steeder mounts.
Sticky Shrooms: A bag of sticky shrooms can be
thrown and cover a 10x10 area of effect. All those
within, or move through, the area must Save versus
Paralyzation or be stuck for 1d4+1 rounds.
Random Monsters: All random monsters in the
Foundry are duergar patrols of 1d4+1 warriors or
duergar warbands.
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1. The slope at this location descends approximately
60 feet. The ramp leads south from Primary Encounter
Area 6 (P6): The Foundry along the Primary Passage
toward S22 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
A group of seven Pack Lizards AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 2,
HP: 8, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3, are roped together and
hitched to an iron ring set into the rock floor. They are
harnessed and loaded with empty baskets. A duergar
patrol recently delivered a shipment of coal from P4:
The Black Mine and shortly the lizards will be escorted
back.
2. Steeder Pen: Two dwarven statues are integrated into
the arch of this chamber. The statues are Dwargoyles
(2) AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP: 26 and 19, #AT: 4 or
1, DMG: 1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4 or Stone Hammer (1d12).
Rather than occupy additional guards, the duergar
posted the two stone constructs at this location. The
dwargoyles allow the steeders to pass. The guardroom
contains an octagonal well with bucket and chain.
A. The door to this side chamber is open. This chamber
contains the cob-webbed skeletons of three Gundgathol
dwarves. Their armour and weapons are now rusty and
useless. They were looted long ago. Two Steeders (2)
AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 14 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8,
are stabled here until they are needed by the warriors in
Room 6 for patrols. Note that both duergar clerics and
warband leaders possess silent high-pitched whistles to
call steeders to their position, if needed.
3. Hall of Records: The door to this once proud archive
of the dwarven race hangs on one hinge. The chamber
was plundered in haste long ago and a thick layer of
dust covers everything. Rubble, broken wood, and piles
of moldy scrolls and books litter the floor.
Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 441
Items of Value: 1d4+2 Random Mundane
Runestones, Scroll with 1d4 Level 3 Magic-User
Spells, Small Mithril Beard Comb (2,000gp),
Dented Platinum Goblet Encrusted with Rubies
(1000gp), Wardston (Petrification), Runestone of
Disintegration, a Staff of Striking (33 Charges),
and a Helm of Ogre Power.
A 10x10 foot patch of Amber Mold AL: N, AC: Always
hit, HD: 1hp, HP: 1hp, #AT: 1, DMG: Special, covers
a loose flagstone in the southwestern corner of the
room. Under the stone is a Small Metal Coffer with a
Very Large Flawed Red Garnet (470gp), Huge Finely
Cut Transparent Ziose (700gp), Small Flawed Yellow-
Green Chrysoberyl (170gp), Medium Broken Red
Garnet (250gp), Small Flawed Lime Green Peridot
(170gp), Large Finely Cut Pale Green Tourmaline
(500gp), a Small Finely Cut Violet Garnet (300gp), and
a Runestone of Spell Turning.
4. This chamber has partially collapsed along the
southeastern corner. Hidden in the rubble (four turns of
searching) is a Ring of Protection +2.
5. Barrack: A duergar off-duty warband occupy
this chamber. There is a 1-3 on d6 chance they will
be unarmoured. The chamber is furnished sparingly
with six bunkbeds and a central table with five stools.
Duergar Warriors (6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate
and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 21 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Shortsword (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8),
Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, led by a Warband Leader (F7)
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail +1), HD: 7, HP: 45, #AT: 3/2,
Weapon: Great Hammer +2 (1d8), Warhammer (1d6),
Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp
and 4d18pp.
6. Guardroom: Like Room 2, the likenesses of two
dwarven warriors are carved into the arch of this
guardroom. Three Duergar Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 23 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are on duty. The guards are
seated on stools at a table and preparing themselves
for an expedition to P4: The Black Mines. Resting at
their feet is a Darg AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT:
1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*).
A. Priest’s Barrack: This chamber is the quarters of
Bhalbek, Son of Bhalgerg Whitebeard, a Duergar
Cleric of Dworgrim (CL4) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 28, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace +2 (1d6)
and Sling with 20 Stones (1d4). Spells (3/2): Protection
from Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold
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Person, Silence 15’ Radius, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d18pp,
Dose of Greatwort, Bag of Sticky Shrooms, and a Silver
Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (100gp). The room is spartan
with a bed, desk, and stool. A Small Chest (Locked)
contains 45gp, and the following gemstones: Medium
Average Deep Green Serpentine (85gp), Very Large
Exquisite Star Rose Quartz (175gp), Large Exquisite
White Chalcedony (155gp), Huge Broken Bloodstone
(130gp), Medium Flawed Bloodstone (75gp), Small
Broken Clear Rock Crystal (55gp), and a Large Average
Brown Malacon (105gp). He is in prayer to Dworgrim.
B. Officer’s Barrack: A Duergar Warband Leader
(F5) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 5,
HP: 33, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Hand Axe
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d18pp, Dose of Greatwort, is sharpening his
weapons. His room is bare except for a bed.
C. Barrack: Six Duergar Warriors AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half
Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: Three with 20 and three
with 22, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three with Warhammer
(1d6), Light Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax
Knife (1d4+1) and three with Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are barracked
in this room. They are either (1d6): (1-3) asleep on their
bedrolls or (4-6) donning their armour.
7. The duergar use this chamber as a slave hold. Three
deceased dwarf slaves lean along the western wall.
There are buckets overflowing with fecal matter. The
room is squalid, death fills the air, and the smell is
nauseating.
8. The door to this room is made of stone and sealed.
The door has a depression for the insertion of the
Divining Runestone Key (located in Room 45). The door
is enchanted with the sacred runes of Dhurindain and
cannot be opened or breached by any other means.
Inside the room, three divining rods lay on a rectangular
stone altar. Each side of the altar is carved with the
likeness of the Secret-Keeper and magically trapped
with Face of Dhurindain. The diving rods are enchanted.
The first detects magic, the second detects traps, and
the third detects secret doors. The diving rods function
as per a wand of the same type with 2d10 charges.
9. The stone door of this crypt lies in pieces on the
floor. The duergar looted this chamber long ago. A
broken sarcophagus and the skeletal remains of several
duergar are scattered around the room. Several broken
statues of Gundgathol dwarves lie in pieces. There is
nothing of value.
10. Like Room 9, this room was once a crypt. The stone
door lies broken in three pieces and the room is in ruin.
The duergar emptied the burial alcoves that line the
walls. Skeletons and debris, covered in cobwebs, rest
in piles on the floor. The following can be found (for
every 3 turns of searching): a Pouch with 23pp and a
Small Mithril Pendant with the Symbol of Dhurindain
(2,500gp).
11. Dwargoyle Workshop: The duergar clerics use this
room to construct dwargoyles. The floor in the center of
the room is marked with a runic, enchanted hexagon.
In the center is a partially carved dwargoyle. The walls
are lined with mason’s tools including small hammers
and chisels.
12. This chamber is empty. Sneering duergar warriors are
carved into the arches above the western and southern
passages. The sneering statues are Dwargoyles (2) AL:
CE, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP: 25 and 21, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG:
1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4 or Stone Axes (1d12).
13. Slave Hold: This chamber was once a crypt. The
duergar, as a purposeful affront to the reverence the
Gundgathol dwarves have for their ancestors, use
this room to house slaves. The chamber smells of
sweat, feces, and death. In the northern corner of the
chamber an emaciated dwarf, Mordrin Barrelstane, is
close to death. If approached he will attempt to scurry
away but is simply too weak. If offered any kindness,
he will grab the closest PC by the arm, his eyes will
widen, and before he dies, he’ll whisper weakly in
dwarvish, “Baruk-Dzad. Baruk-Dzad!....Munedinul.”
Those who speak dwarvish will translate Baruk-Dzad
as “Black Hammer” and “Munedinul” to mean “Son
of Munedin.” Munedinul (Pronounced: Mune-din-ewl)
is the password to enter Room 34.
14. Armoury: The wooden door to this room is locked
and reinforced with iron. The armour contains 21 hand
axes, 21 hammers, 7 battle axes, and 3 great hammers.
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15. Training Room: Two Duergar Warband Subleaders
(F5) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 35
each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Hand Axe
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp and 4d18pp, are instructing a small group of
Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: Two with 3 (Half Plate and
Shield) and two with 3 (Platemail), HD: 4, HP: Two with
24 and two with 18, #AT: 1, Weapon: Two with Military
Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Seax Knife (1d4+1) and two with Battle Axe (1d8), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 2d10gp, 2d8pp each. A Duergar Warband
Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 38,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe (1d8), Warhammer (1d6),
Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp,
4d18pp, Dose of Greatwort, oversees the proceedings.
The young warriors are practicing their weapon skill on
a dwarven slave, Kilearn Giantbane, in the center of
the room. Kilearn is chained by the ankle to a metal
ring in the floor in a form of dwarf-baiting. The duergar
are taking their time and Kilearn has taken many
superficial wounds and is near exhaustion. The duergar
sneer and laugh at his suffering.
The metal ring on the floor is near breaking. If the PCs
attempt to free him, he will find some strength in his
broken body to break free and fight for his freedom.
Kilearn Giantbane, Level 5 Dwarven Fighter AL: NG,
AC: 8 (Dex), HD: 5, HP: 15 (42), #AT: 1, DMG: Fist
(1d4). Ability Scores: S 16, I 10, W 9, D 16, C 17, Ch
14. As a follower of Geddinthor, Kilearn prefers the
axe over the hammer. He is familiar with the furnaces
and the mining and transportation of mithril and coal
from P7: The Mithril Lodes and P4: The Black Mines,
respectively.
16. Storeroom: Barrels of potent duergar wine, crates
of dried foodstuffs, and large sacks of dried fungi, fill
the storeroom. Hidden behind one the of the barrels
is (or what appears to be) a tiny dwarf. However, the
tiny dwarf is a halfling slave in disguise. Under normal
circumstances the duergar have no use for weak
halflings. When Sorbo “Sootie” Softbottom, a Level 4
Halfling Thief, was first taken prisoner during a raid on
the surface, his fellow dwarven slaves recommended
he disguise himself as a young dwarf or be killed.
They painted Sorbo with a soot beard to disguise him
as a young dwarf. Sorbo is indeed a poor labourer
but is particularly intelligent and adept at learning
new languages (INT 18). The duergar high priest
made Sorbo his personal slave due to his invaluable
knowledge of the many languages of Dwarrowdeep’s
inhabitants. He just recently ran away and hid in the
storeroom. He has the following statistics: S 10, I 18,
W 15, D 16, C 13, Ch 12 and HP: 10 (20). Sorbo
can speak halfling, common, dwarven, duergar, kalas-
toa, troll, orc, goblin, bugbear, elf, half-elf, gnome,
dark elf, troglodyte, bullywug, morlock, and myconid.
In addition, he can learn new languages in half the
normal time. Sorbo knows something “special” must
happen with his master’s key to open the chest in Room
25 but does not know the exact details.
17. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends east from Primary Encounter Area 6 (P6): The
Foundry on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
A. Guardroom: a group of Duergar Warriors (4) AL:
LE, AC: Two with 3 (Half Plate and Shield) and two with
3 (Platemail), HD: 4, HP: Two with 28 and two with 23,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Two with Military Pick (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1)
and two with Battle Axe (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 2d10gp,
2d8pp each, are on sentry duty in this side chamber.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance that two of them are on
patrol 150 feet down the eastern passage.
B. Guardroom: A Duergar Warband Leader (F5) AL: LE,
AC: 2 (Half Plate and Shield +1), HD: 5, HP: 33, #AT:
1, Weapon: Hand Axe +2 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d18pp, sits at
a small table appraising gemstones while two Dargs
AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 20, 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4
(and 1d6*), rest at his feet.
The gems on the table include a Very Large Finely
Cut Rainbow Obsidian (155gp), Very Large Exquisite
White Chalcedony (175gp), Large Finely Cut Bright
Yellow Mellochrysos (135gp), Very Large Broken Clear
Rock Crystal (105gp), Small Average White or Blue
Moonstone (75gp), Large Exquisite Clear Green Zircon
(155gp), and a Huge Finely Cut Pale Yellow Citrine
(180gp).
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18. Barrack: This long chamber is a military barrack.
The room is lined with dwarf-size bunks. A total of
fourteen Duergar Warriors (14) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half
Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: Seven with 25 and seven
with 19, #AT: 1, Weapon: Seven with Hand Axe (1d6),
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1) and seven with Military Pick (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp each, and three with doses of
Greatwort, occupy this chamber. There are three large
barrels of water and seven crates of dried fungi, fish,
and jerky.
Two Duergar Warband Subleaders (F5) AL: LE, AC:
2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 33 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Spiked Warhammer +2 (1d6)Hand Axe (1d6),
Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp
and 4d18pp, oversee the warriors.
19 and 21. The Great Foundry (East): This massive
chamber, and Room 49, are the two great foundries
of Gundgathol. Prior to the siege and exodus, all non-
dwarves were strictly forbidden from entering the great
foundry. The Gundgathol dwarves view the foundries
as sacred space. The foundries are a temple - a temple
where they once crafted artifacts of beauty and power
from the bounty provided by Thaneduhr the All-Father
and Dhurindain. To the Gundgathol dwarves the
duergar merely plunder and defile the earth for its
wealth.
The dwarves constructed three massive furnaces to
resemble crowned dwarven hellmouths. The furnace
in the center depicts Thaneduhr the All-Father. To his
right, Dhurindain the Secret-Keeper, and to the left,
Geddinthor the God of Battle.
An intense reddish-hot glow from the furnaces burns
from their eyes and mouths. The heat is oppressive and
the air hard to breath. The extreme heat is necessary for
the refining and casting of mithril. The heat is controlled
by water reservoirs adjacent to the furnaces.Mine carts
are used to bring coal ore from the storage chambers
(East: Room 21 and West: 54) into the three furnaces.
The massive chamber is in disrepair. Several 10x10
foot columns have crumbled and there are numerous
collapses from the ceiling and the walls.
Throughout the huge chamber Duergar Warriors (35)
AL: LE, AC: 4 (Half Plate), HD: 4, HP: 20 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: half with Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4) and the other half with Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each,
and a Monk’s Habit (see Barrowmaze) each, oversee
the labour of their Dwarven Slaves (140) AL: NG, AC:
10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Pick Axe (1d6).
Twenty of these slaves are dwarven women.
An additional seven dwarven slaves are classed fighters:
Four Level 4 Fighters (HP: 12 (35), two Level 5 Fighters
(HP: 14 (42), and one Level 6 Fighter (HP: 15 (50).
The duergar prefer the hardy dwarven slaves to work
the foundries but there are a smattering of other races:
Gnome (Male and Female) AL: NG, AC: 7, HD: 3, HP:
15 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Fist (1d2), Norker (Male) AL:
CE, AC: 7, HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: Fist (1d2),
Hobgoblin (Male) AL: LE, AC: 8, HD: 1+1, HP: 6, #AT:
1, DMG: Fist (1d2), Elf (Male and Female) AL: N, AC:
8, HD: 3, HP: 12 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Fist (1d2), and
a Derro (Male) AL: CE, AC: 7, HD: 3, HP: 12, #AT: 1,
DMG: Fist (1d2).
The slaves are bound with manacles at the ankle and
wrist and move at a slow pace unless whipped. The
dwarves are emaciated and only fed enough to keep
them alive. Their beards are matted and overgrown.
Most wear only loincloths due to the oppressive heat.
Some of the dwarves fill mine carts in the storage
chambers (Room 21), others push carts of ore to the
furnaces, others shovel coal into the furnaces, and
other slaves are being whipped for insubordination.
The warriors are directed by three Duergar Warband
Subleaders (F5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Half Plate and Shield
+1), HD: 5, HP: 33 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe
(1d6), Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d18pp, and a
Monk’s Habit, with Dargs (3) AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3,
HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*).
The entire operation is under the command of Dalzok, a
Duergar Warband Leader (F8) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail
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+1), HD: 8, HP: 50, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Battle Axe +2
(1d8), Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife +2 (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: Runestone of Extra-Healing and
a Monk’s Habit, mounted on a Steeder AL: N, AC: 4,
HD: 3, HP: 14, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
There is a 1-4 on d6 chance of a priest reviewing the
operation: Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE,
AC: 2 (Plate +1), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Great Mace (1d8), Sling with 20 Stones +1 (1d4), and
Whip (1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good, Cure
Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless, Holy
Chant; Animate Dead, Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp,
4d18pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Monk’s Habit, and a
Platinum Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (500gp).
20. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends north from Primary Encounter Area 6 (P6): The
Foundry on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. There are
normally 1d6+1 duergar warriors from Room 19 on
sentry duty located at this mouth of this entrance/exit.
21. See Room 19.
22. Furnace Guardroom: Six Duergar Warriors (6) AL:
LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are on sentry duty in this
chamber. They are accompanied by a Darg AL: LE, AC:
4 (Chainmail Barding), HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG:
2d4 (and 1d6*). The warriors are intent on playing (and
betting) on a dice game but do so in hushed tones to
avoid detection by their officer in Room 23.
A. Warrior Barrack: Four Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 24 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d8pp each. Two have doses of Greatwort, are
unarmoured (AC: 8), and asleep on their bedrolls.
23. Officer Barrack: A Duergar Warband Leader (F8)
AL: LE, AC: 1 (Platemail +2), HD: 8, HP: 56, #AT:
3/2, Weapon: Battle Axe +2 (1d8), Warhammer (1d6),
Seax Knife +2 (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp and 4d18pp, Chest Key, sits at a table carving
a runestone to Dworgrim. It reads, “I, Galgol, Son of
Galrak Whitebeard, carved these runes in honour of
Dworgrim the Gray One.” Beside the table is a bed
and a Small Chest (Locked): 35pp, 75gp, and Gold
Armbands (100gp each).
24. The Forge-Temple of Dworgrim: The sound of ritual
prayer can be heard in the hallway outside this door.
High Priest Brogdur Whitebeard, a Duergar Cleric of
Dworgrim (CL7) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate +1), HD: 7, HP:
45, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great Mace +1 (1d8), Sling +2
with 20 Stones (1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (4/3/2/1):
Protection from Good, Detect Good, Cure Light
Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless, Holy Chant;
Animate Dead, Striking; Protection from Good 10’
Radius, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d18pp, Dose of Greatwort,
Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Three Keys (Door to Room 25
and Chest, as well as Room 41), Runestone of Curing,
and a Mithril Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (5,000gp),
leads his followers in prayer.
Two lesser priests Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5)
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 31 and
29, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace (1d6), Sling with 20 Stones
(1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection from
Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person,
Bless; Striking, Treasure: 4d18pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms,
and a Gold Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (300gp), attend
him on either side of an altar along the north wall.
Brogdur is blessing a group of Duergar Warriors (8)
AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 4, HP: Four with 28
and four with 21, #AT: 1, Weapon: Four with Great
Hammer (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8),
and Seax Knife (1d4+1) and four with Hand Axe (1d6),
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1), Treasure: 2d10gp and 2d8pp each, who will
be elevated in rank to warband leaders.
25. High Priest’s Quarters: The door to this room is
locked and trapped with Dworgrim’s Ward. This spell
is akin to Hammer Ward (see New Spells), except a
ghostly white mace attacks the intruder (4d6 points of
damage). Using the key (Room 24) will deactivate the
trap. Inside the room is a simple bed, a table and chair,
and a small altar with a Platinum Figurine of Dworgrim
(1,500gp). Tiled murals around the walls depict the epic
victory of House Whitebeard over House Stoneborn to
retake Gundgathol.
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In the small closet is a Large Ornate Metal Chest.
The sides of the chest are decorated with dwarven
hellmouths. The chest is Double Locked and deviously
Trapped (the key is in Room 24). To open the chest,
the key must be inserted and turned clockwise once
until a click is heard. The key must then be turned twice
counter-clockwise until two more clicks are heard. Only
turning the key in this manner will deactivate the trap.
If a PC attempts to open the lid after only a single turn
of the key, the trap mechanism will engage. Almost
instantaneously, the center hellmouth below the lock
will discharge Paralytic Powder into the face of the
key-holder (Save versus Paralysis at -2). If the target
makes his save, he is allowed a Dexterity Check to
avoid the next two hellmouths. From the right and left
of the first, two additional hellmouths will squirt gouts
of acid for (3d6 total points of damage each, save for
half unless the first save was failed). All items on the
target must make saving throws versus Death using the
PCs unmodified saving throws or be destroyed by the
acid. Magical bonuses apply. The acid does additional
damage a round later (1d6). However, items do not
need to make an additional saving throw.
Inside the chest are the following magical items:
Runestone of Ice, Runestone of Fireballs, Runestone
of Life Trapping, Spellstone: Heal, Stoutblade Dagger
+3, and a Runestone of Controlling Earth Elementals.
In addition, there is a hoard of the finest gemstones
the party has ever seen: Large Broken Light Green
Jade (1,450gp), Medium Average Bright Red Jacinth
(1,600gp), Very Large Broken Pale Blue Opal (1,950gp),
Very Large Flawed Bright Red Jacinth (2,100gp), Very
Large Average Bright Red Jacinth (2,200gp), Huge
Broken King’s Tear (2,450gp), Small Finely Cut Deep
Green Emerald (3,900gp), Large Exquisite Bright Red
Jacinth (4,700gp), and a Huge Exquisite Translucent
Star Ruby (5,700gp).
26. Priest Barracks: This chamber is a simple barrack
for three Duergar Clerics of Dworgrim (CL5) AL: LE,
AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 31 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Mace (1d6), Sling with 20 Stones (1d4), and
Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection from Good, Cure
Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless; Striking,
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d18pp, and a Gold Holy Symbol of
Dworgrim (300gp). All three have doses of Greatwort
and Bags of Sticky Shrooms.
The room contains three beds and a square table. The
clerics are seated at the table carving and blessing
magical runestones. On the table are the following:
Runestone Arrowhead +2, Runestone of Extra-Healing,
Runestone of Delusion, and a Runestone of Missile
Attraction.
27. Cell Guardroom: Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 24 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Shortsword (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, led by
a Warband Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail +1),
HD: 7, HP: 42, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Great Hammer +1
(1d8), Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d18pp, with a Darg AL:
LE, AC: 4 (Chainmail Barding), HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1,
DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*), occupy this guardroom.
Every three hours two warriors and the darg patrol in
a loop south to the primary passage, northeast up to
Room 19, and the west back to Room 27. There is a 1-2
on d6 chance they are on patrol when the PCs arrive.
28. Slave Pen: The door to this chamber is made of
wood with a barred hole to observe inside the cell.
There are 21 emaciated Dwarf (Male) Slaves AL: NG,
AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d2.
29. Slave Pen: Like Room 28, the door to this room has
a barred hole. Inside are 14 Dwarf (Male) Slaves in
poor health AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT:
1, DMG: 1d2.
30. The Hole: The door to this chamber is made of
rusted steel. The duergar chain slaves who are “trouble-
makers” against the wall and subject them to torture.
The two slaves are Nairn and Gromad:
Nairn, Son of Nali, Grandson of Nalmorn “Stonehead”
Hillhammer, Level 4 Cleric of Dhurindain AL: NG, AC:
9 (Dex), HD: 4, HP: 4 (27), DMG: Fist (1d2), Ability
Scores: S 16, I 10, W 16, D 13, C 17, Ch 12. When
the duergar learned that Nairn was a priest of the false
god Dhurindain, they broke his fingers to end his spell-
casting ability. When he still quietly preached the word
of the Secret-Keeper, the duergar cut out his tongue.
After centuries of heavy labour and torture Nairn has
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started to question his faith. His hands and tongue can
only be addressed by means of a Heal spell (for each).
Gromad, Son of Gromli “One Ear” Fireforge, Level
5 Dwarven Fighter AL: NG, AC: 9 (Dex), HD: 5, HP:
6 (45), #AT: 1, DMG: Fist (1d2) Ability Scores: S 16, I
10, W 9, D 13, C 17, Ch 11. Gromad is a fierce dwarf
with bright red hair and tattoos down the length of both
arms.
The duergar use him in their weapons training exercises
(Room 15) and then heal him back to low health. Like
Nairn, he has reached his breaking point. His body is
covered in the scars of battle and torture.
31. The double doors to this chamber are sealed and
made of stone. The arch around the door is carved
in a geometric design with dwarves faces. The door is
double-trapped with Hammer Ward (4d6) and Runes of
Dhurindain (Fire Blast, 14 points of damage).
Inside is an ornate stone throne decorated with the
symbol of House Ironforge. Massive statues of forge-
smiths stand on either side of the throne. The throne
is bejewelled with seven Huge Rubies (500gp each),
seven Emeralds (500gp each), and seven King’s Tears
(500gp each).
The throne is magical and offers a single blessing:
The first dwarf to sit on the throne will be blessed and
receive +1 to his/her constitution (permanent). The
first non-dwarf to sit on the throne will be blessed with
Dwarven Stone Sense (also permanent).
If any attempt is made to loot the throne, the two statues
will animate as Advanced Sentinel of the Ancestors (2)
AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 8, HP: 60 each, #AT: 2, DMG:
1d6+2 per attack, to destroy the intruders.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance of damaging the gems
(halving the value) if extracted by a non-thief or a thief
lower than level 6.
32. Two Dwargoyles (2) AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP:
25, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG: 1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4 or Stone
Hammer (1d12) stand guard in this chamber. One
will attempt to flee west and warn the warriors of the
intrusion in Room 38.
33. The duergar clerics trapped the door (specifically
the dwarven face carved into the door arch) with Face
of Dworgrim (see Face of Dhurindain). Inside the room
is a small armoury with three sets of platemail and
seven sets of Half Plate on armour stands. There are
also three helms and 14 hand axes. The equipment is
crafted in duergar style.
34. The door to this chamber is sealed and made of
stone. There are 24 stone dials on the front of the door.
Above each dial is a dwarven rune representing the
alphabet A-Z. All the dials are in the down position. To
open the door, the PCs must spell the word “Munedinul”
by turning each respective dial upwards. Repeated
letters (u and n) must be turned twice as the name is
spelled out. The password Munedinul (Translation: Son
of Munedin and pronounced Mune-din-ewl) can be
learned from Mordrin Barrelstane in Room 13. The
door is enchanted with the sacred runes of Thaneduhr
and cannot be breached by any means mundane or
magical. See page 134.
The door opens into a long 60x30 foot chamber. A
set of seven broad dwarven stairs lead up 10 feet to
a sarcophagus. The back of the crypt is dark. Murals
on the wall depict Munedal, Son of Munedrin “the
Mighty” Hammerhand wielding the Black Hammer
defeating Yzkill, the great goblin chieftain, in single
combat. Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #18.
There are two traps in this room activated by pressure
plates on the stairs. The traps can be avoided by walking
up the seventh stone of each row of stairs (the stairs are
eight stones across from wall to wall, counting left to
right) leading up to the sarcophagus. Hints regarding
the number seven are provided in the runes carved in
the crypt murals.
The side of the sarcophagus facing the stairs is carved in
the likeness of Munedal Hammerhand. Stepping on any
stone other than the seventh will trigger the discharge of
two wards: Face of Dhurindain and Stone Mouth (Great
Shout). All those who behold the sarcophagus must
save or be Petrified. After the Face of Dhurindain has
been activated, the Stone Mouth will discharge a Great
Shout. All those turned to stone must Save versus Death
or be shattered into tiny stone pieces. Those shattered
into rubble cannot be resurrected short of a Wish.
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After the Stone Mouth discharges two Runestone
Golems (2) AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 7, HP: 40, #AT: 1, DMG:
1d10, hidden in the dark alcove at the back of the crypt
(A), will activate and attack the intruders.
The sarcophagus contains the skeletal remains
of Munedal, Son of Munedrin “the Mighty”
Hammerhand. Laid beside his remains is a Silver Coffer
with a king’s ransom in gemstones: Medium, Average,
Deep Green Emerald (1,600gp), Large, Finely Cut,
Deep Crimson Ruby (4,200gp), Huge, Exquisite, Deep
Green Emerald (5,700gp), Very Large, Flawed, Deep
Crimson Ruby (2,100gp), Huge, Flawed, Bright Red
Jacinth (2,600gp), and a Huge, Broken, Clear Blue
Sapphire (2,450gp).
Munedin was buried in his Ornate Mithril Platemail +3,
Round Mithril Shield +2 of Spell Turning emblazoned
with the sigil of House Hammerhand, and “Baruk-
Dzad” the Black Hammer. The Black Hammer was
forged in the immediate aftermath of the civil war within
House Stoneborn and the exile of the gray dwarves.
To ensure House Stoneborn possessed a weapon of
power to use against its banished kin, House Ironforge
crafted “Baruk-Dzad.” This weapon is a Mithril Spiked
Warhammer +3 Dwarven Thrower. In the hands of a
mountain dwarf the warhammer can be thrown 40 feet
and return to the wielder. When thrown it strikes for
double damage. Its purpose is to slay duergar and it
strikes triple damage on a successful hit against gray
dwarves (instead of giantkind). The weapon crackles
with magical energy during battle. The weapon is a
Warhammer +1 in the hands of a non-dwarf.
35. Tool Shop: This chamber is a tool shop to supplement
the forges (Room 40). Tools such as hammers, chisels,
and bellows, hang from the walls and are neatly
arranged on tables. There is also a seated sharpening
grinder.
36. Slave Hold: The door to this chamber is locked.
Inside are Dwarf Slaves (14) AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1,
HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Fist (1d2). One of them is
Brunna Battlehammer, a Level 5 Dwarven Fighter AL:
NG, AC: 9 (Dex), HD: 5, HP: 3 (45), #AT: 1, DMG:
Fist (1d2), Ability Scores: S 15, I 12, W 2, D 13, C 16,
Ch 14. Brunna is a female dwarven warrior. Due to
the lopsided birthrate, dwarven women are rare. This
group of slaves have been together for decades and
are accustomed to looking after each other. She will
implore the party to save them and hope to join her kin
on the surface.
37. Slave Hold: The door is open. This chamber is
empty. Some of the slaves from Room 19 are quartered
here.
38. Barrack: A force of Duergar Warriors (10) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: Five with 22
and five with 20, #AT: 1, Weapon: Five with Military Pick
(1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax
Knife (1d4+1) and five with Warhammer (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d8ep and 2d10gp each, and a Duergar
Warband Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Half Plate +1
and Shield), HD: 7, HP: 40, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Hand
Axe +2 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d18pp, occupy this chamber.
The chamber is furnished with simple bunk beds. A
Darg AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail Barding), HD: 3, HP:
15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*), sleeps between the
doors on the eastern wall.
39. Forge Guardroom: A small contingent of Duergar
Warriors (6) AL: LE, AC: Three with 3 (Platemail) and
three with 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: Three
with 26 and three with 20, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three with
Great Hammer (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1) and three with Military
Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 2d10gp, 2d8pp each,
led by a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great
Mace (1d8), Sling with 10 Stones +2 (1d4), and Whip
(1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good, Cure Light
Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless, Holy Chant;
Animate Dead, Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d18pp,
Bag of Sticky Shrooms, and a Platinum Holy Symbol of
Dworgrim (500gp), guard the entry into the foundry’s
lesser forges. It is likely (1-4 on d6) that the cleric is in
either 40A (1-3) or 40E (4-6) to bless smith’s work.
40. Lesser Forges: This small complex is the location of
the lesser forges. Rooms B-E contain a fully equipped
forge. Each forge has an adjacent storage chamber
with filled with coal and iron ore. The clanging of steel
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and the red glow of active forges from B and E spill
out into the hallway. The entrance of each forge is
guarded by a Dwargoyle (4) AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 4,
HP: 25 each, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG: 1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4 or
Stone Hammer (1d12). The northern wall has partially
collapsed.
A. This chamber contains a reservoir of dark, clear
water for use in the adjacent forges.
B. A Duergar Master Smith (F8) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail),
HD: 8, HP: 50, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Forge Hammer
(1d6), Warhammer (1d6) and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 1d10gp and 3d8pp, is at work forging axe
blades. His Darg AL: LE, AC: 4 (Chainmail Barding),
HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*), lies in
the corner.
C. This forge is unoccupied.
D. The forge is empty. A shiny new Battle Axe Blade +2
lies complete on an anvil.
E. This forge is alive with the forge chanting of a
Duergar Master Smith (F8) AL: LE, AC: 8 (Ring of
Protection +2), HD: 8, HP: 45, #AT: 3/2, Weapon:
Forge Hammer (1d6) and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
1d10gp, 3d8pp. As his hammer beats steel, the smith
rhythmically sings a song in a deep low voice that
praises the strength and courage of his people.
41. This door is locked. The key is in Room 24. The
door is trapped with a double Hammer Ward (4d6
each). This small vault like chamber contains an altar
devoted to Dworgrim with ingots of precious metal for
the forges. There are 21 Silver Ingots (50gp each), 14
Electrum Ingots (100gp each), 7 Gold Ingots (500gp
each), 3 Platinum Ingots (1,000gp each), and 1 Mithril
Ingot (5,000gp).
42. Guardroom: A sizeable force of duergar occupy
this room against possible incursion. There are seven
Duergar Warriors (7) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield),
HD: 4, HP: 21 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Four with Hand
Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Seax Knife (1d4+1) and three with Military Pick (1d6),
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1), Treasure: 1d10gp and 2d8pp each.
They are led by a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6)
AL: LE, AC: 3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Great Mace +1 (1d8), Sling with 20 Stones +2 (1d4),
and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good,
Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless,
Holy Chant; Animate Dead, Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp,
4d18pp, and a Platinum Holy Symbol of Dworgrim
(500gp). He also has a dose of Greatwort and a Bag of
Sticky Shrooms, and a Duergar Warband Leader (F8)
AL: LE, AC: -2 (Platemail +2 and Shield +2), HD: 8,
HP: 60, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Hand Axe +2 (1d6), Seax
Knife +2 (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp
and 4d18pp, and a Runestone of Giant Strength with a
Darg AL: LE, AC: 4 (Chainmail Barding), HD: 3, HP:
15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*). In addition, the
duergar allow their four Steeders AL: N, AC: 4, HD:
3, HP: 14, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8, to range 100-300 feet
down the passage to feed but will return when they
sound their silent whistles.
43. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends southwest from Primary Encounter Area 6 (P6):
The Foundry on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
44. Slave Hold: The dwarves at work in Room 49
normally occupy this chamber. It is foul and squalid.
Under a loose stone are 1d3 Mundane Runestones.
45. Hall of Records: The door to this chamber was burnt
out long ago. This was once a great hall of records but
was destroyed by the duergar. The duergar used this
chamber as a slave pen at some point in the past -
an indignity no Gundgathol dwarf could bear. There
are piles of destroyed and moldy books and scrolls
throughout the room.
Scrolls, Books, and Runestones: 427
Items of Value: 1d4+2 Random Mundane
Runestones, Runic Tablet (Barrowmaze), Scroll
with the following Clerical Spells: Blessed Stone,
Circle of Stones, Stonebeard, and Courage of the
Ancestors, Seax Knife +1 Luck Blade, Runestone of
Curing, Runestone of Prayer, a Pouch with 1d4+1
Runestones of War, three Runestones of Impact,
and the Divining Runestone Key (Room 8).
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46. Steeder Pen: The duergar warriors in Room 48
use this chamber as a stable for their Steeders (6) AL:
N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 14 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
The steeders are normally (1-5 on d6) harnessed and
saddled to ensure their readiness for patrols. Clerics
and warband leaders possess a silent whistle to call
spiders that only they can hear.
47. The slope at this location descends approximately
60 feet. The slope leads west from Primary Encounter
Area 6 (P6): The Foundry along the Primary Passage
toward S20 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
A group of three Pack Lizards AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 2, HP:
8, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d3, are hitched at this location. Their
baskets are empty as they await escort back to P7: The
Mithril Lodes.
48. Guardroom and Barracks: Two Duergar Clerics
of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Platemail +2), HD:
6, HP: 40 and 35, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great Mace +1
(1d8), Sling with 20 Stones (1d4), and Whip (1d4).
Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good, Cure Light
Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless, Holy Chant;
Animate Dead, Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d18pp,
Bag of Sticky Shrooms, and a Platinum Holy Symbol of
Dworgrim (500gp), and a Duergar Warband Leader
(F6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT:
1, Weapon: Battle Axe (1d8), Warhammer (1d6), Seax
Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and
4d18pp, are seated at a table discussing the return
escort of the pack lizards in Room 46 to P7: The Mithril
Lodes.
A. Barrack: This room is spartan. The Duergar
Warriors (5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 4,
HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6),
Light Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are
backing up their belongings to leave on patrol.
B. Barrack: Like A, this room has no furnishings. These
Duergar Warriors (5) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 25 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military
Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp
each, will remain in the foundry. They are at rest in their
bedrolls and are unarmoured (AC: 10).
C. Barrack: These Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Platemail), HD: 4, HP: 24, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe
(1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax
Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each,
will be joining the escort patrol to the Mithril Lodes and
are awaiting orders to move out.
49 and 54. See Room 19 and 21 for the description,
except there are 28 duergar warriors (with the same
number of subleaders and leaders and 119 dwarven
slaves (with seven additional classed fighters).
54. See Room 19. Normally dwarven slaves located
in the ore storage dumps are busy shovelling coal into
mine carts for transportation to the furnace. In the
meantime, empty carts are being pushed back to be
filled. The guards oversee the slaves and whip them as
necessary. The dwarves are so accustomed to being
beaten, they pay little attention to the lash.
55. Guardroom: This guardroom is empty except for a
table and four stools. The warriors are on the floor of
the foundries overseeing the slaves.

50. Guardroom: Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 3

(Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 20 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, and a Darg AL: LE, AC: 4
(Chainmail Barding), HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG:
2d4 (and 1d6*), guard the entrance into the Great
Foundry.

51. Guardroom: This room is empty. The guards

currently on duty in Room 49 normally occupy this
chamber. There are seven beds with dirty linens. Two
have Small Chests (both Locked and Trapped with
Poison Needles, Save or Die): they contain a Runestone
of Sharpening, and the following gems: Very Large
Average Red-Brown Spinel (500gp), Large Exquisite
Yellow-Green Chrysoberyl (650gp), Small Average Pale
Green Tourmaline (200gp), and a Medium Exquisite
Lime Green Peridot (550gp). The second chest contains
1d3 Random Mundane Runestones and three gems:
Large Exquisite Green Aquamarine (650gp), Very
Large Exquisite Transparent Ziose (750gp), and a Small
Exquisite Deep Purple Amethyst (450gp).

52. This guardroom is empty except for seven dirty

beds.

53. Guardroom: Like Room 50, these Duergar

Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD:
4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6),
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep and 2d10gp each, guard the
ore-entrance to the Great Foundry. One of the warriors
has a Runestone of Shielding.

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P7: Mithril Lodes
The Mithril Lodes are located in one of the deepest
levels of Gundgathol. The dwarves view the streams of
mithril silver running through the stone to be a blessing
of Dhurindain.
The lodes are considered sacred space to the
Gundgathol dwarves. They view the mining of mithril
to be a spiritiual undertaking. The dwarves mined
mithril exclusively by hand. Non-dwarves were strictly
forbidden.
After the duergar took control, they abused Dhurindain’s
sacred bounty and mined the earth with no regard for
its purity. The duergar primarily use dwarven slaves to
mine mithril. They are hardy and skilled at extracting
the precious metal from the stone. The ore is then
transported to P6: The Foundry or Gund-Felek for
refinement.
The Gundgathol dwarves insist on praying to
Dhurindain for his protection (Room 25) prior to mining
mithril in the lodes. They duergar allow it because the
Gundgathol dwarves refuse to work without the blessing
and protection of the Secret-Keeper.
Water: Various areas within the mines are flooded
with water. These flooded areas are marked on the
map. Each time the PCs encounter a pool of water
roll 1d6 for the depth and make a note for future
reference on the map (1d6): (1-2) Ankle Deep, (3-
5) Knee Deep, (6) Waist Deep.
Mine Shafts: The Mithril Lodes are dotted with open
pits. In this context, the open pits represent mine
shafts leaving down into the earth. To determine
the depth roll 1d6: (1-2) 20 feet, (3-4) 40 feet, (5)
50 feet, (6) Bottomless.
Purple Worms: The dwarves believe the passage of
the worms may, along with Dhurindain’s blessing,
seed the earth with the precious metal. This makes
mithril mining a dangerous undertaking.
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Scaling and Party Level
The Mithril Lodes are designed for character levels 5-7
or higher. If the PCs are significantly below this range,
or significantly above, the referee is encouraged to
adjust accordingly. Repeated incursions into the mines
will draw reinforcements from P6 The Foundry or Gund-
Felek.
The Referee should strongly encourage players to
engage in scouting and surveillance prior to any
incursion.
Duergar Weapons and Equipment:
Whip: Strikes for 1d4 points of damage. On a hit
the target must make a successful saving throw
versus Paralyzation or fall prone (+4 to hit).
Net: On a hit the target must make a successful
saving throw versus Paralyzation or be caught. If
caught, movement is reduced to zero and it takes
one round to cut out of the net.
Greatwort: This brew increases the size of a
dwarf from four feet to six feet tall and provides
a corresponding +1 to damage rolls. This liquid
functions for dwarves only.
Steeder Saddles: The duergar use steeders
as mounts. The saddles are complicated with
numerous straps to keep the rider seated while
upside down or vertical. It takes 1 turn for a rider
to properly strap him or herself into a saddle.
Silent Whistles: Duergar warband leaders and
clerics possess high-pitched, silent whistles to call
their steeder mounts.
Sticky Shrooms: A bag of sticky shrooms can be
thrown and cover a 10x10 area of effect. All those
within, or move through, the area of effect must
Save versus Paralyzation or be stuck for 1d4+1
rounds.
 Mithril Lodes: Random Monsters
1-4 Duergar Warband
5 Ochre Jelly (1)
6 Amber Bulk (1)
7 Black Pudding (1)
8 Purple Worm (1)
1. The slope at this location leads upward approximately
60 feet. It leads northeast from Primary Encounter Area
7 (P7): The Mithril Lodes along the Primary Passage
toward S22 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
Three Pack Lizards AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 2, HP: 8, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d3, are roped together and hitched to an iron
ring. They are harnessed but have not been loaded by
the slaves.
2. Guard Outpost: Duergar Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC:
2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 40 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d10gp,
3d8pp each, led by Dulgar, a Warband Leader (F7)
AL: LE, AC: 0 (Platemail +3), HD: 7, HP: 56, #AT: 3/2,
Weapon: Battle Axe +1 (1d8), Warhammer (1d6), Seax
Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp,
4d18pp, Dose of Greatwort, are on sentry duty.
The sounds of mining can be heard from Room 27.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance that two warriors escorting
1d6+4 dwarven slaves bearing baskets of electrum ore,
may appear from one of the two southern passages on
their way to load the pack lizard in Room 1.
3. The duergar in Room 2 set a Deadfall Stone Trap in
the northern entry passage to this chamber. A tripwire
will drop heavy stone from the ceiling for 4d6 points of
damage (Save versus Death to half the damage) and
will draw the attention of the guards in both Room 2.
4. Steeder Den: The duergar allow their Steeders (3)
AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 14 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8,
to occupy this cave. The ceiling is high (40 feet) and
they are off the floor tucked into crevasses and natural
cave outcroppings. They will not attack the duergar and
receive a +2 on attacks from above. There is a 1-4 on
d6 chance the spiders are harnessed.
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5. This chamber has partially collapsed along the
southeastern wall. The floor is wet with water dripping
in from the ceiling.
6. Guard Outpost: Three Duergar Warriors (3) AL:
LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 40 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d10gp, 3d8pp each. Two of the warriors possess
Sticky Shrooms, and are led by Marrug, a Duergar
Warband Subleader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1 and
Shield +1), HD: 7, HP: 50 each, #AT: 3/2, Weapon:
Spiked Warhammer +2 (1d6), Hand Axe (1d6), Seax
Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and
4d18pp, guard the underdark entrance (Room 7).
7. Passage to the Underdark: This is one of the tunnels
the duergar used during their original assault on
Gundgathol. This passage leads downward into the
bleak blackness of the underdark.
8. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends southeast from Primary Encounter Area 7 (P7):
The Mithril Lodes on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
9. “Dead” End: Cave Morays (6) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 4,
HP: 28, 22, 20, 19, 18, 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 1–8, made
a home in this dead end long ago.
The duergar throw unwanted slaves into the corner
and watch them get torn to shreds by the ravenous
morays for sport. The warriors also throw garbage into
the dead end. Several bones, a Silver Locket with the
Holy Symbol of Dhurindain (800gp), and two random
Mundane Runestones, protrude from a pile of earth
along the back wall.
10. A crack in the back wall of this chamber vents
poisonous gas several times each day. There is a 1-3
on d6 chance gas will vent while the PCs are present.
All those in the 20-foot dead end must Save versus
Poison or suffer the effects of Confusion for 1d6 turns.
11. The corpse of a dwarven slave lies face down on
the floor in a pool of coagulated blood. The back of
his head was crushed by a hammer blow. In his hand
in a Mundane Runestone that reads “Save us Mighty
Dhurindain. I, Dimri Longbeard, carved these runes.”
12. Two rusty wheelbarrows are tipped on their side.
13. A rickety hand-cart (wheelbarrow) sits the end of
the short 20 foot eastern tunnel in this mine chamber.
The hand cart is a Mimic AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 9, HP: 42,
#AT: 1, DMG: 3d4.
14. This chamber is empty except for an open mine
shaft leading down into the center of the earth.
15. Thin veins of mithril run through this dead-end.
16. Silver Mine: A warband of Duergar Warriors (4) AL:
LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 30 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Shortsword (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with
10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, led by a Subleader
(F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1 and Shield +1), HD: 7, HP:
50, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Pick Axe +2 (1d6), Hand Axe
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp and 4d18pp, Runestone of Extra-Healing,
oversee the mining operation in this chamber.
Fourteen Dwarf Slaves (14) AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1,
HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Pick Axe (1d6) or Shovel
(1d4), are at work under the whip of their oppressors.
Half the number have pickaxes mining the walls and the
other half collect ore and fill baskets for transportation
to Room 1 via the main passageway. One of the
dwarves is a Doppelganger AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP:
30, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d12.
17. The duergar trapped this chamber with a tripwire.
Handing from a rope attached to the ceiling above
the entrance is a glass vial filled with Yellow Mold AL:
N, AC: Always hit, HD: 2, HP: 2, #AT: Spores, DMG:
1d6*. There is only enough mold to affect the first two
PCs to enter the room.
18. Guard Outpost: Several Duergar Warriors (3)
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 32 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Shortsword (1d6), Light Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are seated on rocks sharpening
their weapons. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance they are
patrolling along a circuit heading east and south to
Room 19, west to Room 20, and then returning to this
chamber.
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19. “Dead” End II: This dead end has been used as a
latrine by the duergar warriors. Long abandoned, the
tunnel still smells of offal - a true affront to the sacred
earth of Dhurindain. Hidden in the pile (four turns of
searching) is a Rotting Pouch with a Huge Exquisite
Red Garnet (850gp), Huge Average Brown-Green
Garnet (600gp), Large Exquisite Pale Brown Cassiterite
(650gp), and a Huge Exquisite Bright Yellow Microlite
(850gp). Another three turns of searching will reveal a
Ring of Protection +3. Note that each turn of searching
may (1-5 on d6) lead to illness (see Giant Rat disease).
20. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends south from Primary Encounter Area 7 (P7): The
Mithril Lodes on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
21. Guard Outpost: The duergar posted Warriors (3)
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 32 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, here as sentries to monitor
activity along the secondary passageway heading
south (Room 20).
22. This chamber is empty. Water trickles down the
stairs from Room 24.
23. Thin streams of mithril run through the western wall.
24. This chamber is empty. Water trickles from the
ceiling of the mine down the stairs to Room 22.
25. Ruins of Dhurindain’s Temple: When the dwarves
first opened these mines and found mithril, they
constructed a temple, set within the natural environment
of the cave, to honour Dhurindain for his blessings.
A massive 30x30 statue, over 50 feet tall, dominates
the chamber. The representation of the Secret-Keeper is
rough-hewn and his visage appears (as is custom) to be
cut from stone. The ceiling collapsed at several points
including large stalactites that have broken off and
damaged the statue. The Gundgathol dwarves refuse
to work the mithril mines unless they are afforded the
opportunity to pray for protection, albeit briefly, before
the statue of Dhurindain before proceeding deeper
into the Mithril Lodes. The dwarves normally stand in a
group before the statue to offer their prayers.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance that Dwarven Slaves (35)
AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG:
Pick Axe (1d6) or Shovel (1d4), are in prayer as the
PCs arrive at this location. If so, there are also Duergar
Warriors (5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP:
35, each #AT: 1, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d8gp and 2d10pp each.
The warriors are led by Dronkuz, a Warband Subleader
(F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1 and Shield +1), HD: 7,
HP: 50, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Warhammer +2 (1d6),
Hand Axe (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d18pp, Runestone of Enemy
Detection, who, at the conclusion of the prayer cracks
his whip and commands the dwarves to work in Rooms
16, 27, 30, 47, 50, and 51.
26. Thin streams of mithril run through the walls of this
dead-end passage.
27. Silver Mine: The sound of mining echoes down
the passages of this chamber. Dwarf Slaves (21) AL:
NG, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Pick
Axe (1d6) or Shovel (1d4), are mining silver from the
northern and southeastern areas of this room. The
salves are overseen by Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE,
AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 30 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Shortsword (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with
10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, and Maarkmak a
Warband Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Platemail +3),
HD: 7, HP: 56, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Battle Axe +2
(1d8), Warhammer +1 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d18pp, Runestone of
Heroism, Dose of Greatwort.
28. Guard Outpost: A handful of sentries include
Duergar Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield),
HD: 6, HP: 40 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military Pick
(1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax
Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each.
Argduhr, the Warband Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate
+2 and Shield), HD: 7, HP: 52, #AT: 3/2, Weapon:
Hand Axe +2 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d18pp, Runestone of
Levitation, are stationed in this chamber to oversee the
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shipment of precious metal ore from Room 1 to P6: The
Foundry. The leader possesses a silent whistle that will
call the steeders in Room 29 to him in three rounds.
Two steeder saddles sit on the floor of the chamber.
29. Steeder Den: The duergar allow Steeders (3) AL:
N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 14, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8, to lair in
this chamber close to Room 1 for the purpose of patrols
and emergencies.
The ceiling is high (50 feet). One is located on the
floor at the back of the chamber, and the other two are
located above the entranceway (+2 to attack). They will
not attack gray dwarves. There is a 1-4 on d6 chance
the spiders are harnessed.
30. Silver Mine: A group of Dwarf Slaves (12) AL: NG,
AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Pick Axe
(1d6) or Shovel (1d4), labour under the cruel yolk of
their masters. Have the slaves are digging in the alcoves
of the room while the other half use shovels and fill two
small hand carts for transportation east to Room 1.
Duergar Warriors (5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield),
HD: 6, HP: 3x35, 2x28 #AT: 1, Weapon: Military Pick
(1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax
Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d8gp and
2d10pp each. Three have Sticky Shrooms.
The are led by Dalhrin, a Warband Subleader (F7)
AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1 and Shield +1), HD: 7, HP: 50,
#AT: 3/2, Weapon: Mace +2 (1d6), Hand Axe (1d6),
Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp
and 4d18pp, Runestone of Proof Against Fear, oversee
the mining operation.
31. A stream of mithril runs through this dead-end.
32. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends north from Primary Encounter Area 7 (P7): The
Mithril Lodes on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
33. Guard Outpost: Three Duergar Warriors (3) AL:
LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 32 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 2d10gp,
2d8pp each, are posted here to guard the secondary
passage (Room 32).
34. This room has a small collapse adjacent to a mine
shaft. The two alcoves to the southwest are backlit by
dark purple phosphorescent lichen.
35. The dead-end of this tunnel sparkles with a vein of
gold.
36. This chamber is empty. The sound of mining can be
heard from Room 51.
37. Guard Outpost: Three Duergar Warriors (3) AL:
LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 28 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Shortsword (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with
10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, are posted here as
sentries. They are engrossed in a game of dice and
may (1-4 on d6) not notice noise in the main chamber
to the north or the passage to the south.
38. This chamber is empty.
39. Guard Outpost: Two Duergar Warriors (2) AL: LE,
AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 32 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 2d10gp,
2d8pp each, monitor activity along this passage.
40. Three corpses of emaciated dwarven slaves lie
slumped against the southern wall. One holds a piece
silver ore (75gp) in its hand. The duergar trapped the
entrance with wire connected to a Deadfall Hammer
(4d6 points of damage, Death Save for half).
41. This chamber is empty except for three rusty shovels
leaning against the southern wall.
42. This room is empty. The chamber has partially
collapsed along the southeastern wall.
43. This chamber contains an open mine shaft in the
western passage and an L-shaped tunnel to the east.
Down the latter, there is a Icterine Fungi AL: N, AC: 5,
HD: 5, HP: 39, #AT: 1d4*, DMG: 1d8, waiting in the
dark.
44. The duergar long ago throw a half dozen dead
dwarven slaves in the southwest corner of this room.
Over the months, various molds and funguses have
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grown including Advanced Phycomids (Tan, Brown,
and Ochre) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 22, 15, 12, #AT:
1, DMG: See entry, Treasure: None.
45. The end of this dead-end passage contains veins
of mithril.
46. Passage to the Underdark: This is one of the
tunnels the duergar used during their original assault
on Gundgathol. This passage leads down into the
underdark.
47. Mithril Mine: The sounds of a major mining
operation echo down the passages of this chamber.
The walls are braced with wood and water drips from
the ceiling. Thin streams of silvery metal run through
the stone of this chamber. The mithril shines bright in
any light.
Duergar Warriors (7) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield),
HD: 6, HP: Three with 35 and four with 30, #AT:
1, Weapon: Three with Military Pick (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), and four with Warhammer (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d8gp and 2d10pp each, and
a Warband Leader (F8) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Platemail +3),
HD: 7, HP: 70, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Great Hammer +2
(1d8), Warhammer +1 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d18pp, supervise
the operation under their cruel whips.
There are 21 Dwarf Slaves AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1,
HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Pick Axe (1d6) or Shovel
(1d4) at work in the mine. Three of these slaves are
classed Fighters (two Level 4 with HP: 15 (35) and one
Level 5 with HP: 16 (42).
Another is Dalfur, Blood of Daldur “Ogre Bane”
Stonehelm, Level 4 Cleric of Thaneduhr AL: LG, AC:
9 (Dex), HD: 4, HP: 4 (27), DMG: Shovel (1d6), Ability
Scores: S 15, I 10, W 17, D 13, C 18, Ch 15. The
duergar cut out Dalfur’s tongue so he cannot cast
spells (his tongue can be regenerated through a Heal
spell). Dalfur is the leader of this group of slaves and
has kept many of them alive over the many decades
of enslavement. They will follow his commands without
hesitation.
A. A thick vein of mithril runs across this dead-end.
48. Three Duergar Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate
and Shield), HD: 6, HP: One with 35 and two with
25, #AT: 1, Weapon: One with Mace +1 (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4), and two with Military Pick (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d8gp and 2d10pp each,
oversee a group of Dwarf Slaves (11) AL: NG, AC: 10,
HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: First (1d2), seated in
the southwestern corner of this room. The dwarves are
at rest before replacing a shift in Room 50.
49. The duergar trapped a dwarven corpse in the back
eastern alcove of this mine chamber. The dwarf sits with
his back against the wall and his arms around a basket
filled with ore (rocks). A rope is tied around the basket,
hidden by his arms, and cleverly concealed up the back
wall. If the basket is touched the alcove will collapse
and cause 4d6 points of damage (Dexterity Check for
half). There is a 1 on d6 chance warriors from Room
51 might investigate.
50. Mithril Mine: Similar to Room 47, there are Dwarf
Slaves (14) AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT:
1, DMG: Pick Axe (1d6) or Shovel (1d4) at work under
the whips of the duergar. One of the slaves is an older
dwarf by the name of Bandaric Barrelhame, Level 6
Dwarven Thief AL: NG, AC: 8 (Dex), HD: 5, HP: 17
(30), #AT: 1, DMG: Shovel (1d6). Ability Scores: S 13,
I 11, W 12, D 16, C 15, Ch 13. Bandaric is a self-
interested dwarf who has laboured for too long under
the duergar. He has a Shiv (1d6) coated in a Mushroom
Poison (Save or Die) hidden in his loincloth.
The guards are Duergar Warriors (6) AL: LE, AC: 2
(Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 3x30, 3x25, #AT:
1, Weapon: Three with Shortsword (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4) and three with Military Pick (1d6),
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp
each. The warriors are commanded by Mulkgrin, a
Warband Subleader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1 and
Shield +1), HD: 7, HP: 50, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Military
Pick +2 (1d6), Hand Axe (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d18pp and
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Darbaal, a Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5) AL: LE, AC: 2
(Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 32, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Mace +2 (1d6), Sling with 10 Stones +1 (1d4), and
Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection from Good, Cure
Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless; Striking,
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d18pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms,
and a Gold Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (300gp).
51. Silver Mine: The screams of a dwarf resonate along
the tunnels of this mine. A group of Dwarf Slaves (7)
AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG:
Pick Axe (1d6) or Shovel (1d4), are collectively being
whipped by Grygrin, a Duergar Warband Subleader
(F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1 and Shield +1), HD: 7, HP:
45, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Shortsword+2 (1d6), Hand Axe
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp and 4d18pp, and his Duergar Warriors (7)
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: Three
with 36 and four with 28, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three
with Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), and
four with Warhammer (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: and 2d10pp each.
52. Guard Outpost: There is a 1-4 on d6 chance the
sentries in this room are on patrol to Room 53 to the
west. Otherwise, they are seated on stones in debate
over allying with the “disgusting” kalas-toa. Duergar
Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6,
HP: 40 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6),
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Treasure: 3d10gp,
3d8pp each, and Klarram, a Duergar Warband
Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Platemail +3), HD: 7, HP: 56,
#AT: 3/2, Weapon: Battle Axe +2 (1d8), Warhammer
(1d6), Seax Knife +3 of Wounding (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d18pp, Runestone of Giant
Strength, Dose of Greatwort.
53. This chamber enters a Secondary Passage that
extends west from Primary Encounter Area 7 (P7): The
Mithril Lodes on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
54. Thin veins of mithril run through the walls of this
dead-end passage.
55. Streams of mithril run through the walls of this
dead-end.
56. This chamber is empty with the exception of three
open barrels filled with water and four crates of dried
fish and jerky (unknown) to feed the slaves.
57. This chamber is empty. An open mine shaft descends
deep into the earth.
58. Three dwarf corpses lie in a pile at the end of this
passage. They are covered in Yellow Mold AL: N, AC:
Always hit, HD: 2, HP: 14, #AT: Spores, DMG: 1d6*.
59. Guard Outpost: There is a 1d-3 on d6 chance
that the guards of this chamber have gone on a patrol
200 feet north along the secondary passage (Room
32). If they are present, they are resting and sharpening
their weapons. Duergar Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 36 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Two with Battle Axe (1d8) and one with Great Hammer
(1d8). Each has a Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8)
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 3d8pp each.
Rooms 60-65 represent an open tiered mine.
There are 40-foot rough-hewn stone staircases
cut into the tier walls leading down to Room 63
and the again to Room 64. The stairs allow the
dwarven slaves to carry baskets of ore up to
collecting points along the lip of the mine. The
baskets are eventually transported east to Room
1. The duergar stand with their crossbows loaded
along the edge (Rooms 60-62 and 65).
60. Mine Outpost: Three Duergar Warriors (3) AL:
LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 30 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Three with Battle Axe (1d8), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, overlook with
pit with their heavy crossbows at the ready.
61. Mine Outpost: Like Room 60, two Duergar
Warriors (2) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6,
HP: 30 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Shortsword (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, stand at-
the-ready with loaded crossbows.
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62. Mine Outpost: Duergar Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 25 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Great Hammer (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8) and Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, are complaining about
the boredom of this post to each other. Their weapons
are at the ready.
63. Mine Tier: Dwarf Slaves (28) AL: NG, AC: 10,
HD: 1, HP: 4 each, #AT: 1, DMG: Pick Axe (1d6) or
Shovel (1d4), forced into labour, are digging ore at this
location. Half are digging with pick axes, one quarter
are shoveling the ore into baskets, and the last seven
are climbing the stairs to deposit the ore in Room 60
and return.
Duergar Warriors (2) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield),
HD: 6, HP: 30 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Shortsword
(1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife
(1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp
each, and Barrig, a Duergar Warband Subleader (F7)
AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1 and Shield +1), HD: 7, HP: 50,
#AT: 3/2, Weapon: Military Pick +2 (1d6), Hand Axe
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp and 4d18pp, stand near them cracking their
whips.
64. Mithril Mine: Another 40-foot rough-hewn stone
staircase leads further down into the mine (Room 64).
Dwarf Slaves (21) AL: NG, AC: 10, HD: 1, HP: 4 each,
#AT: 1, DMG: Pick Axe (1d6) or Shovel (1d4), are
digging for mithril in the deepest part of the open mine.
Two-thirds of these dwarves are digging and one third
carry ore in baskets up both stairs to the top (between
Rooms 60 and 59). Two Duergar Warriors (2) AL: LE,
AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 30 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with
10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, lash the dwarves
mercilessly.
65. Guard Outpost: A strong warband of Duergar
Warriors (10) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD:
6, HP: Five with 35 and five with 30, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Five with Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with
10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1) and five with
Warhammer (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8gp and
2d10pp each, are posted here to guard the entrance/
exit into the underdark (Room 66). When the PCs arrive
at this location there is a 1-3 on d6 chance that half
their number and a cleric are on patrol 200-500 feet
down the passageway in Room 66.

The warriors are led by Umgar, a Warband Leader

(F9) AL: LE, AC: -3 (Platemail +3 and Mithril Shield
+2), HD: 9, HP: 75, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Battle Axe
+3 (1d6), Spiked Warhammer +2 (1d6), Seax Knife
(1d4+1), and Whip (1d4).

Kalduul and Angrodul, two Duergar Clerics of

Dworgrim (CL5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD:
5, HP: 35, 32, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace +2 (1d6), Sling
with 10 Stones +1 (1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1):
Protection from Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command;
Hold Person, Bless; Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d18pp,
Bag of Sticky Shrooms, and a Gold Holy Symbol of
Dworgrim (300gp).

Both clerics are riding Steeders (2) AL: N, AC: 4, HD:

3, HP: 14, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.

66. Passage to the Underdark: This is one of the

tunnels the duergar used during their original assault
on Gundgathol. This passage leads downward into the
blackness of the underworld.

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GUND-FELEK
Gund-Felek is different from the other locations
in Dwarrowdeep. The complex is both Entrance
F: Citadel of Sleet and a Primary Encounter Area
called Gund-Felek. The complex is located in one
of the deepest levels of Gundgathol and has a
massive staircase that leads up 5,200 feet to the
Citadel of Sleet (also known as the High-Gate of
Gund-Felek). See Room 117.
Gund-Felek takes its name from the massive Hall of
Stone at the center of the complex - a true architectural
wonder in Gundgathol. In addition, the complex also
includes two other unique locations: the throne room
(Room 91) and the colosseum (Room 146).
The duergar have occupied Gund-Felek for 250 years.
Each year the duergar celebrate their conquest of
Dwarrowdeep with Uzduul-Gundgathol (Translation:
Victory in Gundgathol). They are currently preparing
for the 250th Anniversary Celebration. They invited
delegates from the derro, kalas-toans, and others to
take part. Wartok Whitebeard, King of the Duergar,
Lord of Gundgathol, and Blood of Thaneduhr,
announced 250 consecutive days of gladiatorial games
in celebration
There are four main figures in the leadership of the
duergar: King Wartok, his son Thurtok, his grandson
Baltok, and Gulgrim the Old One of Dworgrim. They
are located in Rooms 6, 91, and 146. In order to break
their grip on Dwarrowdeep, the duergar leadership
must be defeated.
Referee’s Notes: Gund-Felek is the seat of
duergar power in Gundgathol. Most of their forces
are based in the complex. Rather than a frontal
assault, scouting and diversionary tactics will be
critical for the player characters to achieve victory.
See Rooms 91 and 146 regarding duergar tactics
in the heart of their territory.
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Scaling and Party Level
Gund-Felek is designed for character levels 8-10 or
higher. If the PCs are significantly below this range,
or significantly above, the referee is encouraged to
adjust accordingly. For example, if the PCs possess the
Hammer of Dwarvish Lords, they should have a clear
tactical advantage. The Referee should discourage
players from an assault until they have carried out
proper scouting and surveillance. If the PCs apply hit-
and-run tactics, they will alert the entire complex. All
sentry positions will be doubled in defense. The duergar
will then go on the offensive and sweep surrounding
passages to re-establish their sphere of control.
Referee’s Notes: There are only three mithril forges
in Gundgathol. They include P3: Dwarrowhame,
P6: Foundry, and Gund-Felek.
Gund-Felek: Random Areas
Like P1: The Lower Halls and P3: The Dwarrowhame,
the Gund-Felek map uses both a themed and semi-
random approach. Most of the map is keyed, themed,
and outlined later in this chapter. Other sections on the
map are labelled “R” for random and consist of ruined
walls, rubble, and debris. Referees will consult the
random charts below if the player characters decide to
explore these areas.
Referees should note that the “R” or Random Areas
of the map constitute difficult terrain. Movement is
reduced by 1/4. Random Encounters should be rolled
every other turn as per standard dungeon crawling
guidelines.
Gund-Felek: Random Encounters
1-4 Empty
5-6 Warband
7 Monster
8 Hazard
9-10 Unique
 Warband*
1-4 Duergar
5 Black Orc
6 Kalas-Toa
*Consult the Warband Tables provided in the
Hexcrawling Section.
Monster*
1-3 Dungeon Monsters (Levels 5-6)
4-6 Cavern Monsters (Levels 5-6)
7-8 Cavern Monsters (Levels 7+)
*Consult the Monster Tables provided in the Secondary
Encounter Area Generator.
Hazard
Hazards in Gund-Felek include Robble or Tremors. See
the Random Hazard Table (P1: The Lower Halls).
Unique
For unique results, consult the Special Features in the
Secondary Encounter Area Generator.
Duergar Weapons and Equipment:
Whip: Strikes for 1d4 points of damage. On a hit
the target must make a successful saving throw
versus Paralyzation or fall prone (+4 to hit).
Sticky Shrooms: A bag of sticky shrooms can be
thrown and cover a 10x10 area of effect. All those
within, or move through, the area of effect must
Save versus Paralyzation or be stuck for 1d4+1
rounds.
Greatwort: This brew increases the size of a
dwarf from four feet to six feet tall and provides
a corresponding +1 to damage rolls. This liquid
functions for dwarves only.
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1. The slope at this location leads upward approximately
60 feet. It heads southwest from Gund-Felek (Entrance
F) along the Primary Passage toward S22 on the
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
A group of Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 20 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, stand here on sentry duty. They
are reinforced by a Dwargoyle AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 4,
HP: 25, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG: 1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4 or Stone
Axe (1d12).
The warriors are led by Gartok, a Duergar Warband
Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 38,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe +1 (1d8), Warhammer
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Runestone of Extra-Healing,
riding a Steeder AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 14, #AT: 1,
DMG: 1d8.
2. Barrack: This room is lined with seven bunkbeds.
Off-duty Duergar Warriors (6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate
and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8),
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp,
2d8pp each, are playing a dice game.
3. Officer Quarters: Magmyl, a Duergar Warband
Leader (F7), AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate and Shield +2), HD:
7, HP: 55, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Hand Axe +2 (1d6),
Warhammer +1 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Dose of Greatwort,
and Runestones of Speed and Healing.
Magmyl has a partial map of the secondary passages
just north of Gund-Felek. He is reviewing the map
before his patrol.
4. Barrack: This barrack is empty. The warriors are
attending the gladiatorial combat in Room 146.
The room is lined with 21 bunkbeds and normally
accommodates over two-score gray dwarves.
There are three Small Chests (Locked): The first contains
a Gold Headband inlaid with a Ruby (1,000gp), the
second 35pp, and the third, a Stalagmite Runestone.
5. Steeder Pen: The duergar use this chamber, located
close to the entrance/exit slope, to stable their mounts:
Steeders (12) AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 16 each, #AT:
1, DMG: 1d8. The room is covered in cobwebs. Half
the steeders are harnessed for emergency purposes,
and the other half are not. They will attack non-duergar.
6. The Temple of the Forge: Large double doors
open into the once-great forge-temple of Thaneduhr.
Four 10x10 pillars form a processional path toward
a massive furnace that sits atop a large rectangular
dais. Light from the massive forge illuminates the whole
chamber. Four 70-foot tall pillars are bracketed by
two pools and the forge is bracketed by two massive
50-foot statues. The statues once resembled the All-
Father but were revised into the image of Dworgrim the
Outcast. The furnace is large enough to forge mithril.
There are several rubble piles from ceiling collapses.
The bottom 10 feet of the four pillars are encrusted with
gemstones that sparkle in the light of the forge. There
are 3d20+10 gems per side of each pillar. Consult
the Secondary Encounter Area Generator Random
Treasure Value Table (Levels 4-6) to determine the
value of each gemstone. Note that there is a 1-3 on
d6 chance of halving the value of a stone on removal.
Dwarves and thieves are exempt from this penalty. Each
pillar side takes 1d3+1 days to remove the stones.
The clerics of Dworgrim are initiating a new member
into their order. The ceremony is led by Gulgrim
Whitebeard the High Old One of Dworgrim. He is
assisted by his attendant priests Emduul (CL6) and
Bronkuum (CL5). The senior ecclesiastics are marking
the advancement of three junior priests: Gardul,
Rutzurk, and Urndrin (CL4). Baltok Whitebeard, the
grandson of Wartok and Princeling of the Duergar,
is also in attendance. In addition, there are six duergar
royal guard inside the temple. One each on the inside
of the four 10x10 pillars and another two on the dais on
either side of the High Old One.
Gulgrim the “Gray Hand” Whitebeard, Blood of
Dworgrim, High Old One of Dworgrim (CL9/F7) AL:
LE, AC: -1 (Mithril Platemail +2, Visored Helm +2),
HD: 16, HP: 68, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Great Mace of
Shattering +2 (1d8), Sling +2 with five Runestones of
War +3 (1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (4/4/3/2/1):
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Protection from Good, Detect Good, Stonebeard,
Command; Hold Person, Blessed Stone, Holy Chant,
Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead, Striking, Prayer; Cure
Serious Wounds, Protection from Good 10’ Radius;
Flame Strike. Treasure: 8d8pp, Dose of Greatwort,
Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Runestones of Wisdom and
Speed, Runestone of Steam and Vapour, Ring of House
Hammerhand, and a Mithril Holy Symbol of Dworgrim
inlaid with Diamonds (8,000gp).
Baltok, Grandson of Wartok, Princeling of the
Duergar, Blood of Thaneduhr (F5) AL: LE, AC: 2
(Platemail +1), HD: 5, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great
Hammer +2 (1d8), Mace +2 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Platinum
Crown inlaid with Diamonds (3,500gp), and Runestone
of Extra-Healing.
Emduul, Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great
Mace +1 (1d8), Sling with 10 Stones (1d4), and Whip
(1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good, Darkness,
Command; Blessed Stone, Bless, Holy Chant; Animate
Dead, Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of
Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of Impact (3), Spellstone:
Stonebeard, Spiritual Hammer, Silence 15’ Radius,
Runestones of War (3), and a Platinum Holy Symbol of
Dworgrim (500gp).
Bronkuum, Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5) AL:
LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 32, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Mace +1 (1d6), Sling with 10 Stones +1
(1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection from
Good, Stonebeard, Command; Hold Person, Bless;
Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky
Shrooms, Runestone of Giant Strength, Runestone of
Extra-Healing, and a Gold Holy Symbol of Dworgrim
(300gp),
Gardul, Rutzurk, and Urndrin, Duergar Clerics of
Dworgrim (CL4) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD:
4, HP: 28 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace +1 (1d6) and
Sling with 5 Runestones of Impact +1 (1d4). Spells
(3/2): Protection from Good, Stonebeard, Light; Blessed
Stone, Silence 15’ Radius, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp,
Dose of Greatwort, Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone
of Extra-Healing, and a Silver Holy Symbol of Dworgrim
(100gp).
Duergar Royal Guards (6) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1
and Shield +1), HD: 6, HP: 30 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Three with Spiked Warhammers +1 (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts +1 (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4) and three with Military Pick +1 (1d6),
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts +1 (1d8), and Seax
Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each.
7. Barrack: This room serves as a barrack for a group
of Duergar Warriors (7) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 4x32, 3x22, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8),
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp,
2d8pp each.
A. Officer Quarters: Tulgmal, a Duergar Warband
Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail +1), HD: 7, HP:
45, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Great Hammer +2 (1d8),
Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
a Runestone of Speed, and a pair of Gauntlets of
Geddinthor, is discussing the finer points of patrol tactics
with Branduulz, a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5)
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 32, #AT:
1, Weapon: Mace +1 (1d6), Sling with 5 Runestones of
Impact (1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection
from Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold
Person, Bless; Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag
of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of Climbing, and a Gold
Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (300gp).
8. Darg Kennel: This chamber smells of darg. The main
chamber walls are lined with chainmail and platemail
barding along with a single bed.
The trainer is a particularly nasty gray dwarf warrior
named Malmodrin the Duergar Darg Trainer (F7) AL:
LE, AC: 2 (Bracers of Defense AC: 4 and Dex), HD:
7, HP: 65, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Hand Axe +1 (1d6),
Whip +1 (1d4), and Seax Knife +2 (1d4+1). Treasure:
2d10gp and 3d18pp.
A-D. Alcoves A and B each hold two Dargs AL: LE, AC:
6, HD: 3, HP: 19, 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*).
Alcove C is empty. Alcove D is the den of the alpha
male. The alpha possesses the following statistics Darg
AL: LE, AC: 4, HD: 5, HP: 32, #AT: 1, DMG: 3d4
(and 1d8*). The Stone Warhammer, one of three keys
to Room 109, lies on the floor at the back of his den.
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9. Passage to the Underdark: This is one of the tunnels
the duergar used during their assault on Gundgathol.
This passage leads downward into the black abyss of
the underworld.
A group of sentries are stationed at the top of the
stairs. They include Duergar Warriors (5) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Platemail), HD: 4, HP: 24 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Great Hammer (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, and a Darg AL: LE, AC: 6, HD:
3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*). They are led
by Marmul, a Duergar Warband Leader (F5) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 33, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Hand Axe (1d6), Seax Knife
(1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp,
and a Runestone of Heroism, mounted on a Steeder
AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 16, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
10. The slope at this location leads upward
approximately 60 feet. The slope leads north from
Gund-Felek (Entrance F) along the Primary Passage
toward S39 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
The sentries located here include Duergar Warriors
(6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP:
20 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Light
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, and a Darg
AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and
1d6*).
Daeduhr, a Duergar Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle
Axe (1d8), Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Runestone
of Delusion, leads them riding a Steeder AL: N, AC: 4,
HD: 3, HP: 20, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8. There is a 1-2 on
d6 chance half their number is on patrol south to Room
44 and back.
11. Guardroom: Duergar Warriors (8) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are stationed here. There is a
1-2 on d6 chance that half their number is on patrol
east to Room 64 and back.
12. Guardroom: This chamber is empty except for six
warrior bedrolls.
A. This small chamber contains a bed, a table and
stool, and a Small Iron Chest (Locked). It contains three
Runestones of Impact.
13. The Chamber of Pillars: One pillar has collapsed in
this room. Melee combat in this chamber may (1-3 on
d6) encourage a collapse (4d6 points of damage, Save
versus Death for half).
14. This chamber is empty.
A. Along the northern wall is a pile of dwarf bones,
rubble, and cobwebs. In the pile (2 turns of searching)
is a Runestone of Sharpening (Whetstone).
15. Guardroom: Five Duergar Warriors (5) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Platemail), HD: 4, HP: 24 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Battle Axe (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8),
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp,
2d8pp each, occupy this guardroom. The warriors
are engrossed in an argument over who could win a
wrestling match and are not paying attention to the
hallway.
16. Barrack: A group of Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, have just returned from
duty and are in the process of removing their armour
for rest.
17. Officer Quarters: This lavish chamber belongs
to Ardgus, a Duergar Warband Leader (F7) AL: LE,
AC: 0 (Plate and Shield +2), HD: 7, HP: 55, #AT:
3/2, Weapon: Hand Axe +2 (1d6), Warhammer +1
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, Dose of Greatwort, Runestone of
Extra-Healing, Ring of the Ram, and Boots of Striding
and Springing. He is currently beating a Warrior AL:
LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 18, #AT:
1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, for insubordination.
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18. Guardroom: The main chamber is barrack for
Duergar Warriors (8) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 20 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Four
with Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1) and four with Hand Axe
(1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax
Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each.
Half are seated around a table appraising gemstones
while others are donning their armour. The gems
include a Small Average Golden Yellow Topaz (200gp),
Medium Average Deep Yellow Amber (300gp), Medium
Average Green Aquamarine (300gp), Medium Average
Blue Aquamarine (300gp), Medium Finely Cut Deep
Purple Amethyst (400gp), Very Large Broken Deep
Yellow Amber (450gp), Medium Exquisite Golden
Yellow Topaz (550gp), Large Exquisite Red-Brown
Spinel (650gp), and a Huge Exquisite Transparent
Ziose (850gp).
19. This chamber is an armoury. Leaning against
the walls of the chamber are seven axes, three great
hammers, fourteen spears, seven shields, and three
crates of crossbow bolts.
20. Junior Officer Quarters: Hurgfar, a Duergar
Warband Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 5, HP: 33, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe
(1d6), Hand Axe (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Runestone of
Invisibility, received a visit from Thuulkam, a Duergar
Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Plate and
Shield +1), HD: 5, HP: 32, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace
+1 (1d6), Sling with 5 Runestones of Impact (1d4), and
Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection from Good, Cure
Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless; Striking,
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms,
Runestone of Extra-Healing, and a Gold Holy Symbol
of Dworgrim (300gp), regarding his tithe to the order
of Dworgrim.
21. Barrack: Off-duty, unarmoured Duergar Warriors
(6) AL: LE, AC: 10 (unarmoured) or 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military
Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp
each, are drinking strong ale in their barrack (strictly
forbidden).
22. Storeroom: This chamber contains eight crates of
foodstuffs including dried jerky and fungi.
A. This small side chamber contains two large barrels
of water on stands. There are three buckets in the room.
23. Guardroom: Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Platemail), HD: 4, HP: 24 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great
Hammer (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8),
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp,
2d8pp each, on sentry duty occupy this chamber. Two
are posted in the hallway on either side of the arch.
They remainder are seated on stools inside the room.
24. This chamber is empty.
25. Armoury: This chamber contains two tables. One
table is lined with three newly sharpened and polished
axes. The other contains four damaged military picks.
26. Junior Officer Quarters: This chamber belongs to
Hrindal, a Duergar Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle
Axe (1d8), Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife +2 (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d8pp. His
chamber is spartan. He carries what he owns.
27. Temple of the Outcast: The duergar converted this
temple from the worship of Dhurindain to Dworgrim.
Two columns of three 5x5 foot pillars support the 50-
foot ceiling in this chamber. The pillars are carved with
sneering duergar warriors. A 10-foot staircase leads
up to a strange statue. The statue of the former was
destroyed (and hauled away to the R Area north of
Room 28). The gray dwarves replaced it with a massive
40-foot stone statue of a bearded skull hellmouth - the
symbol of Dworgrim. Three large Gold Bowls (500gp)
each filled with large gemstones sit on a low stone table
infront of the statue.
Bowl 1: Large Average Deep Purple Amethyst (400gp),
Large Finely Cut Golden Yellow Topaz (500gp), Huge
Broken Red-Brown Spinel (550gp), Medium Exquisite
Lime Green Chrysolite (550gp), Very Large Finely Cut
Dark Green Alexandrite (600gp), Very Large Finely Cut
Deep Yellow Amber (600gp), Huge Average Bright
Yellow Microlite (600gp), and a Huge Exquisite Black
Sapphire (5,700gp).
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Bowl 2: Gemstone Golem AL: N, AC: 0, HD: 8, HP:
55, #AT: 1 or 2, DMG: 1d10/1d10. A Huge Exquisite
Finely-Cut Ruby (appearance of 8,000gp but actually
part of the golem’s head) sits atop the bowl.
Bowl 3: Medium Finely Cut Deep Yellow Amber (400gp),
Very Large Flawed Lime Green Peridot (470gp),
Medium Exquisite Deep Purple Amethyst (550gp), Huge
Flawed Golden Yellow Topaz (570gp), Large Exquisite
Brown-Green Garnet (650gp), Large Exquisite Deep
Purple Amethyst (650gp), Huge Exquisite Lime Green
Chrysolite (850gp), Huge Exquisite Lustrous White Pearl
(850gp), and a Huge Exquisite King’s Tears (5,700gp).
The clerics in this room are casting an Augury
to communicate with their patron deity. Baerdal
Whitebeard leads his underling priests Morkum,
Krummus, and Kromar. Baerdal stands in the center
of a ring holding a glowing black runestone. The other
three clerics stand on the outside of the circle also with
glowing runestones. Their eyes are open and glow with
the same hue as the black stones. A celestial mist seeps
from their eye sockets.
The clerics are consumed by their ritual and will not
immediately notice the presence of PCs. There is a
cumulative one on d6 chance per round that they will
become aware of the intrusion and defend themselves.
Two Dwargoyles AL: CE, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP: 30 each,
#AT: 4 or 1, DMG: 1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4 or Stone Axe
(1d12), carved into the pillars, have been instructed
to protect the clerics during the ceremony. They will
ambush PCs who attack the priests or interrupt the
ritual.
Baerdal “Broken Hand” Whitebeard, Old One Cleric
of Dworgrim (CL7) AL: LE, AC: -2 (Platemail +2 and
Shield +2), HD: 7, HP: 45, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace
+2 (1d6), Sling with 10 Stones +2 (1d4), and Whip
(1d4). Spells (4/3/2/1): Protection from Good, Detect
Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person,
Bless, Holy Chant; Animate Dead, Striking; Protection
from Good 10’ Radius, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp,
Dose of Greatwort, Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone
of Invulnerability, Wardstone (Magic), Runestone of
Rejuvenation, and a Mithril Holy Symbol of Dworgrim
(5,000gp).
Morkum, a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great
Mace +1 (1d8), Sling with 10 Stones (1d4), and Whip
(1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good, Cure Light
Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless, Holy Chant;
Animate Dead, Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag
of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of Extra-Healing, and a
Platinum Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (500gp).
Krummus, a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5) AL:
LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 32, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Mace +1 (1d6), Sling with 5 Runestones of
Impact (1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection
from Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold
Person, Bless; Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag
of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of Curing, and a Gold
Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (300gp).
Kromar, a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL4) AL:
LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 28, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Mace +1 (1d6) and Sling with 20 Stones
(1d4). Spells (3/2): Protection from Good, Cure Light
Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius,
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Dose of Greatwort, Bag
of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of Extra-Healing, and a
Silver Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (100gp).
28. Priest Barrack: The door to this chamber is locked
and trapped with a Glyph of Warding (Fire: 18 points
of damage).
The chamber is lined with six simple beds. Beside each
bed is a small table and stool. Each table is covered
with 1d3 scrolls. There is a 1 on d6 chance that one
scroll per table will include 1d3 random cleric spells
between levels 2-4.
A. Armoury: This chamber includes four empty armour
stands. Hanging on the wall is a Shield +2.
29. Sealed Temple of Geddinthor: This sister-temple
to Room 27 was devoted to Geddinthor during the
founding of Gundgathol. Geddinthor himself passed a
locket, with a clip of hair from his deceased wife to his
descendants and it was eventually buried beneath his
50-foot tall statue in the temple. The locket consecrated
the temple ground and is attuned to Geddinthor’s
celestial presence.
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When the duergar attempted to desecrate the temple,
Geddinthor’s spirit animated powerful constructs and
elementals to protect and defend his sanctuary (see
below).
In response the duergar sealed the temple doors with the
following protective wards: Face of Dworgrim (see Face
of Dhurindain), Hammer Ward (4d6 points of damage),
and Runes of Dworgrim (see Runes of Dhurindain, Rock
Blast: 18 points of damage) and have not attempted to
enter the temple in over 200 years.
The presence of the Locket of Geddinthor will spawn
constructs to peel themselves away from the stone
carved relief that decorates the temple walls and
pillars. The constructs animate every other round in
the presence of neutral or evil aligned dwarves or
humanoids. Constructs will not attack good-aligned
dwarves.
Active Constructs: Advanced Sentinels of the Ancestors
(4) AL: N, AC: 8, HD: 8, HP: 50 each, #AT: 2, DMG:
1d6+2 per attack, and Greater Barrow Guardians (3)
AL: N, AC: 1, HD: 6, HP: 40 each, #AT: 1, DMG:
1d8+2.
Temple of Geddinthor Constructs
1-2 Advanced Sentinel of the Ancestors (1d2)
3 Greater Barrow Guardian (1d2)
4 Flagstone Golem (1d2)
5 Runestone Golem
6 Stone Golem
The four pillars of this chamber are carved to resemble
four of Gundgathol’s finest Hammerhand warriors. The
families of each of these dwarves carved a personal
funerary runestone that were set into the pillars. The
four runestones are worth ten times the value of normal
mundane runestones because they possess the phrase
“Chosen of Geddinthor” after the inscription.
Any Gundgathol dwarf would know these names as
brave warriors of House Hammerhand. Each warrior
has an epitaph beneath their name. The names and
runestones read:
NE Pillar: Maldorn, Son of Maldock Hammerhand.
“Malgrim etched this stone in memory of Maldorn, my
grandfather.“
NW Pillar: Hulgrim, Son of Hulgar Hammerhand.
“May this stone stand in recognition of Hulgrim, Son of
Hulfar of House Hammerhand.”
SE Pillar: Kardain, Son of Karfir, Grandson of Kardal
Hammerhand.
“I, Kardor, offer this stone to Geddinthor in honour of
my ancestor Kardain, Son of Karfir.”
SW Pillar: Dwalik, Son of Dwalin Hammerhand.
“I, Dwarri, son of Dwalik, carved these runes in honour
of my father in the Year 23.”
In addition to the mundane runestones, each of the
pillars is inlaid with 10 Fire Opals (100gp each), 10
Opals (200gp each), and 10 Rubies (300gp each).
On a stone altar infront of the statue are the following
items: a Runestone of Invulnerability, a Runestone of
Regeneration, and a Runestone of Pure Good.
30. This chamber is empty.
31. Refuse Dump: The duergar have thrown scrap
metal, broken weapons, and rubble into this chamber in
a pile. Three turns of searching will reveal a Runestone
of Curing.
A. A skullpile sits at the back of a dark narrow chamber.
On a narrow stone ledge above the door is the Stone
Hand Axe. This item is one of three keys to Room 109.
32. The orcs use this chamber as a latrine. The smell
is nauseating.
33. Black Orc Barrack: This chamber is empty except
for some mangy orc bedrolls. The warriors are in the
amphitheatre. There is nothing of value.
34. Black Orc Delegate Barrack: This chamber houses
a delegation of black orcs, some of which are attending
the games in the arena (Room 146).
They include a Black Orc Warband Leader (F5) AL:
LE, AC: 3 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 34, #AT: 1,
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Weapon: Scimitar (1d8) and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
4d10gp, 3d8pp, and a Black Orc Shaman (F4/CL4)
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail +1), HD: 8, HP: 32, #AT:
1, Weapon: Great Hammer +1 (1d8) and Sling with
10 Stones (1d4). Spells (3/2): Protection from Good,
Cause Light Wounds, Command; Curse, Hold Person.
Treasure: Pouch with 3d10pp.
The shaman’s personal guard, two Elite Black Orc
Berserkers (F2) AL: LE, AC: 5, HD: 3, HP: 20 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: each with two Hand Axes (1d6), stand
guard on either side of the door.
The room is spartan and contains four lice-infected
rothe furs as bedrolls. The shaman has a letter written
in duergar that invites a delegation to attend the 250th
anniversary of Uzduul-Gundgathol (Translation: Victory
in Gundgathol).
35. Black Orc Delegate Barrack: Like Room 34, a
band of black orc warriors occupy this chamber with
the remainder watching the gladiatorial games.
The band consists of Black Orc Warriors (6) AL: LE,
AC: 4 (Half Plate), HD: 3+3, HP: 3x25, 3x18, #AT:
1, Weapon: Three with Military Fork (1d10), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Dagger (1d4), and three
with Broadsword (1d6+1) and Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 4d6cp, 2d8+1sp, 1d10+1ep,
and 1d8gp each.
36. This chamber is empty except for a sentry stool and
a spear in the corner.
37. Training Room: This is a duergar warrior training
room. The walls are lined with shields hanging from
pegs. There are three large weapon racks. The first
contains spears, maces, and military picks. The second
hammers and axes. The third contains heavy crossbows
and a bucket of bolts. All are mundane. There are also
three wooden mannequins for target practice.
38. Fungus Room: Two stone basins (30 feet long and
3 feet wide) run parallel to each other in this chamber.
Each basin is filled with dark earth and fungi grows
from each. This is a growing chamber for Sticky
Shrooms. A total of 1d4+6 bags of the mushrooms can
be harvested from the current crop.
39. Guardroom: A warband including Duergar
Warriors (6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD:
4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6),
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, and
a Darg AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG:
2d4 (and 1d6*), are led by led by Grybek, a Duergar
Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail),
HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe (1d8),
Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip +1
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp. There is a 1-2 on d6
chance half their number will patrol in a loop (south
just inside Room 44, west to Room 1, north to Room
29, and back).
40. Officer’s Barrack: A single bed, table, and stool
adorn this chamber. Under a loose floorstone is a bag
with a Small Mithril Comb (2,000gp) and a Runestone
of Delusion.
41. Meeting Chamber: A large round table sits in the
center of this room. There are maps and scrolls laid
out on the table. One is a Derro Treasure Map to
(4d6 Gemstones worth 10,000gp hidden in a secret
passage of the Referee’s Choice).
42. Derro Delegate Barrack: The warriors that
accompanied the derro delegation for Uzduul-
Gundgathol are barracked in this chamber. The other
half of their number are attending the games in the
gladiatorial pit (Room 146). They include: Derro
Warriors (7) AL: CE, AC: 3 (Scalemail, Buckler Shield,
Dex), HD: 3, HP: three with 19 and four with 17, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Three with Shortsword (1d6), Light Repeating
Crossbow and Two Clips (1d3), and Net and four with
Fauchard-Fork (1d6), Spear (1d6), Longpoint Dagger
(1d4), Treasure: 3d8sp, 2d10ep, 2d8gp each. The
warriors are overseen by a Derro Warband Leader
(F5) AL: CE, AC: 1 (Half Plate, Buckler Shield, Dex),
HD: 5, HP: 30, #AT: Varies, Weapon: Fauchard-Hook
+2 (1d6), Light Repeating Crossbow (1d3), Longpoint
Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp and a Runestone of
Speed. The room is spartan except for bedrolls laid out
along the eastern wall.
43. Derro Delegate Barrack: A Derro Grand Savant
(MU8) AL: CE, AC: 1 (Bracers of Defense AC: 5, Ring of
Protection +2, Dex), HD: 8, HP: 30, #AT: 1, Weapon:
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Light Repeating Crossbow with 2 Clips (1d3) and
Longpoint Dagger +2 (1d4). Spells (3/3/2/2): Magic
Missile, Burning Hands, Darkness Globe; Invisibility,
Mirror Image, Web; Haste, Fireball; Confusion, Summon
Monster II, Treasure: Spellbook, Wand of Lightning (20
Charges), Scroll: Torvin’s Flesh of Fire (see New Spells),
and Fly, Chest Key, is attended by three Derro Student-
Savants (MU4) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 4, HP: 12 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Light Repeating Crossbow with 2
Clips (1d3) and Longpoint Dagger (1d4). Spells (2/2):
Color Spray, Magic Missile; Mirror Image, Pyrotechnics.
Treasure: Each has a Spellbook and 3d8ep, 2d10gp,
2d8pp. They wear Gold Circlets worth 200gp each.
The savant has a scroll written in duergar that invites a
delegation to attend the 250th anniversary of Uzduul-
Gundgathol. The chamber contains four beds and a
Small Chest (Locked and Trapped, Poison Needle,
Save or Die). It contains a 4,000gp Huge Finely Cut
Diamond as tribute to the King of the Duergar. The key
must be turned clockwise and then counter-clockwise
to disengage the trap.
44. Hall of Stone: The Hall of Stone is the signature
architectural marvel of Gundgathol. The great hall is
supported by 36 massive 21x21 foot pillars 210 feet
tall. Several pillars have partially collapsed. The pillars
are carved in a geometric pattern representative of
dwarven architecture. The hall is dark except for small
areas of dim bioluminescent lichen and fungus (the
light is not sufficient for surface-dwellers to see).
The Hall of Stone is sublime. The long vertical lines of the
pillars stretch upward and disappear into the darkness
while reducing the agency of those who behold it. To
some the feeling of being dwarfed by the sheer enormity
of the hall is akin to a spiritual experience - specifically
feeling the presence of Thaneduhr or Dhurindain in
Gundgathol.
The duergar are superstitious about the massive
chamber. As a result, they tend to avoid it in favour of
passage along the 20-foot corridors that circumnavigate
the hall to the east and the west.
There is a standard 1 on d6 chance of either a random
monster (1-2, see page 191) or a random unique
encounter (4-6, see page 192) in the Hall of Stone:
 Hall of Stone: Random Monsters The crypt doors open to reveal a 30x40 foot room.
Along the western wall is a sarcophagus in the shape
1 Duergar Warband of an anvil. It bears the symbol of House Ironforge.
2 Black Pudding (1) The two inner 10x10 squares of the room are trapped
3 Huge Carrion Scavenger (1)* with pressure plates that will release a deadfall from
the center of the chamber for 4d6 points of damage
4 Greater Crypt Shade (1) (Dexterity Check for half).
5 Large Gray Ooze (1)**
The sarcophagus is trapped with a Poison Cloud (Save
6 Giant Earthworms (1d4+1)
versus Poison or Die) in a 10x10 radius. Inside are the
remains of a dwarven cleric of Geddinthor. He was
*Huge Carrion Scavenger AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 5+1, HP:
buried with two bowls. One filled with six Platinum
40, #AT: 8 (stingers), DMG: Paralysis.
Ingots (500gp each) and the other rare gemstones:
Very Large Average Pale Blue Opal (2,200gp), and
**Large Gray Ooze (1) AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 5, HP: 37,
Huge Average Bright Red Jacinth (2,700gp), Huge
#AT: 1, DMG: 2d8.
Average Deep Crimson Ruby (2,700gp).
45. Guardroom: Margrum, a Duergar Warband
48. Guardroom: A small detachment of Duergar
Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail +1), HD: 7, HP:
Warriors (5) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD:
45, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Great Hammer +2 (1d8),
4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6),
Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, and Runestone of
(1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each.
Extra-Healing, commands a group of Duergar Warriors
(4) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP:
They are posted here under the command of Urmrun,
22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Heavy
a Duergar Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 3
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
(Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle
Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each.
Axe (1d8), Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Runestone
46. Crypt Antechamber: The stone door to this chamber
of Growth. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance two of their
lies in pieces on the ground. Centuries ago the duergar
number are on patrol north to Room 61 and back.
broke into this chamber with the hope of penetrating
the inner crypt. Two sentinels destroyed many of their
49. Royal Guard Barrack: Duergar Royal Guards (6)
warriors before they were defeated. The cost was so
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 30 each,
great they cursed the place in Dworgrim’s name and
#AT: 1, Weapon: Three with Shortsword (1d6), Heavy
refused to return.
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4) and three with Military Pick (1d6), Heavy
47. The double-doors to this chamber are sealed
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and made of stone. The stone arch around the door
Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, are quartered in this
is engraved with a repeating pattern of dwarven
chamber. The room is sparely furnished with four
geometric knotwork (3-2, 3-2, 3-2). PCs must study the
bunkbeds.
arch to draw this conclusion and make an Intelligence
check. Two large statues of dwarven warriors lie in
50. Royal Guard Officer Quarters: This spacious
pieces on the floor as well as the skeletal remains of
chamber is occupied by Bharrik, a Duergar Warband
a dozen duergar. Everything is covered in dust and
Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate and Shield +2), HD:
cobwebs. There is a keyhole located in the right-hand
7, HP: 55, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Hand Axe +2 (1d6),
door. The key can be found in Room 55B. To unlock
Warhammer +1 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
the doors, the key must be turned clockwise three times
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Dose of Greatwort,
and counter-clockwise twice.
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 Hall of Stone: Random Unique Table
1 A broken shield 51 Eyeglass of House Longbeard in a rotting box
2 Yellow Mold covers a rubble pile 52 Patch of 1d4+1 Gundgathol Trumpets
3 A strong draft of wind extinguishes torches 53 A pouch with 1d6 Sling Stones +1
4 A low snarling noise from behind 54 The body of a decomposing dwarf in a shallow grave
5 Flapping of wings as something passes overhead 55 Bloody footprints climb up nearby pillar
6 The hissing sound of a gas leak for 20 feet 56 A dead orc. 50% Equipped
7 A broken runestone 57 Skeletal remains of dwarven last stand
8 A pouch with 1d6 Sling Stones +1 58 Something glints in the sand: Seax Knife +2
9 Small shrine to Geddinthor cut into stone. Defaced. 59 Eerie silence for 1d4+1 turns
10 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical) 60 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical)
11 Decomposing body of Kalas-Toa 61 A frightened mule emerges from the dark
12 Yellow phosphorescent fungi illuminates for 10 feet 62 Rubble with symbol of Dworgrim painted in blood
13 A broken well with chain and bucket 63 A skittering noise to the east
14 Magic warhammer in the dirt (1-3: +2, 4-6: +3) 64 Duergar voices echo to the northwest
15 A screech then silence 65 A pouch with a runestone (Luckstone)
16 A dented dwarven helmet 66 Long dead exoskeleton of a Hook Horror
17 Charnel Pit: Feeding station for nearby predator 67 Random adventurer equipment stash hastily hidden
18 Ring of Fire Resistance 68 Random gemstone (1d4x100gp)
19 Dwarven equipment stash hastily hidden 69 Derro warband slaughtered and looted
20 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical) 70 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical)
21 Fissure steam (1d4x100 feet), vision reduced to 10 feet 71 Emaciated dwarf slave (dead for 24 hours)
22 Water drips forming a pool (1d4x10x1d4x10) 72 Clawed footprints on the floor for 20 feet
23 A broken battle axe 73 Kalas-Toa Whip lost in the hall
24 Skeletal dwarf clutching a map 74 Stone grinding on stone. Then silence
25 A rotting hand cart 75 Tiny Shrieker but noise amplified in the hall
26 Backpack with 1d4 gemstones 76 A pile of half-eaten fire beetles still glowing
27 Body of a duergar warrior, 50% equipped 77 2d100 normal bats fly through passageway
28 A low snarling noise from ahead 78 Green phosphorescent fungi illuminates for 20 feet
29 Wraith rises from duergar corpse when disturbed 79 2d100 normal fleeing rats pass through the PCs
30 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical) 80 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical)
31 A yellow mold (harmless) covers the floor for 30 feet 81 Patch of 1d4+1 poisonous mushrooms (insanity)
32 A statue of Thaneduhr, defaced and toppled 82 Chest sticks out of the ground: Check Treasure XX
33 The hissing sound of a gas leak for 10 feet 83 Magical blast marks on the walls from recent battle
34 Air suddenly cools for 1d4 turns 84 Skeletal dwarf clutching diary written in frantic scrawls
35 Air suddenly warms for 1d6 turns 85 Rusty mining gear: Chains, shovels, picks, and rope
36 A hammer in the distance “Tam-tom, tom-tap” 86 Quarrel Case with Light Crossbow Bolts +1 (1d4+3)
37 PC trips over loose stone: 50% 1d6 gemstones 87 Broken dwarven mandolin
38 Monster roar echoes down passageway. Then silence 88 Vein of Silver gleams in the pillar
39 Party of 1d6 derro lay dead and looted 89 Rusty pickaxe
40 Random Runestone (d6: 1-4 Mundane, 5-6 Magical) 90 A broken statue of King Dalgeddin Stoneborn II
41 Skeletal remains of dwarven last stand against duergar 91 Purple phosphorescent fungi illuminates 10 feet
42 Partial collapse of the ceiling for 1d6x10 feet 92 Bat Guano: 1/2 movement for 1d8+3x10 feet
43 Emaciated body leans against pillar: Wight! 93 Pool with 1d3 boated diseased orc bodies. Rot Grubs!
44 Remains of carcass scavenger 94 Ring of Protection +2
45 A hand axe stuck in a skull 95 Skull and bonepile of dwarves and orcs
46 Broken pipe spills water ankle deep for 1d8x10 feet 96 Small herd of wild Rothe (1d4+1) grazing on fungi
47 Huge spider web between two pillars 97 Ring of Invisibility
48 Runic Tablet (see Barrowmaze Complete) 98 Dwarven Visored Helm +1 of True Seeing
49 Disk of Kar’Koon (see FCoA) 99 1d4 Random Runestones (d6: 1-5 Mundane, 6 Magic)
50 Random Runestone (d6: 1-5 Mundane, 6 Magical) 00 Roll twice on this table

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51. This chamber was once a barrack but was destroyed
long ago. All that’s left is rotting wood and a Runestone
of Curing hidden under a flagstone.
Behind the secret door is a small triangular chamber.
Leaning in the corner is the Stone Spear. This is one of
three stone weapon keys required to enter Room 109.
52. Barrack: This barrack is empty. The warriors are
in the amphitheatre. The room has 16 bunk beds.
Two have Steel Coffers (Locked) underneath them.
One contains a Runestone of Heroism and the other
Platinum Arm Bands (500gp each).
A. Weapon Closet: This weapon closet includes three
heavy crossbows and a quiver of 10 Bolts +1. There
are also three great hammers, three battle axes, and
a Spear +3.
53. Guardroom: Four Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 20 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are posted here as
sentries under the command of Bharram, a Duergar
Warband Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate and Shield
+2), HD: 7, HP: 55, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Hand Axe
+2 (1d6), Warhammer +1 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Dose of
Greatwort, and a Runestone of Giant Strength.
54. Training Room: This training room is empty except
for three wooden training mannequins with attached
shields.
55. Training Room: Duergar Warriors (7) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each.
The warriors are training with Harrig, a Duergar
Warband Leader (F5) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 5, HP: 33, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe
(1d6), Hand Axe (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Runestone of
Extra-Healing. The sound of combat training echoes
well outside this chamber.
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A. Junior Officer Quarters: Harrig’s chamber includes
a simple bed and a Small Chest. The chest is locked
and trapped (Poison Needle Save or Die). It contains
3 Mundane Runestones and the following gems: Large
Flawed Lime Green Peridot (370gp), Small Exquisite
Green Aquamarine (450gp), Huge Flawed Red-Brown
Spinel (570gp), Very Large Exquisite Dark Green
Alexandrite (750gp), and a Huge Exquisite Yellow-
Green Chrysoberyl (850gp).
B. Junior Officer Quarters: Bargus, a Duergar
Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 6,
HP: 38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe (1d8), Warhammer
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Sticky Shrooms, just returned
from a patrol and about to remove him armour. His
room contains a bed and a Small Locked Coffer that
contains 35pp, a Gold Broach Pin of a Hammer
(800gp), and a Key (Room 47).
56. Training Room: This training room is designed
for crossbow practice. There are three wooden
mannequins along the western wall and three heavy
crossbows hanging from pegs on the eastern wall. A
dwarven slave was tied to the center mannequin and
shot for sport.
57. Guardroom: This small guardroom contains five
stools and two spears leaning into the southeastern
corner of the chamber.
A. Storeroom: This room contains three barrels of wine,
two barrels of water, and three crates of dried rothe
jerky.
58. Crossing Chamber: This room is empty. The
duergar carved two wicked looking dwarven gargoyles
above each archway.
59. Forge of Dhurindain: This forge was once devoted
to Dhurindain the Secret-Keeper. The duergar removed
his statues and chipped away the runes inside the
chamber that reference his name.
60. Forge of Thaneduhr: Like Room 59, this forge was
once dedicated to Thaneduhr. The duergar removed
all references to him and replaced the All-Father with
Dworgrim, the deity of the gray dwarves.
61. Forge of Geddinthor: This forge was devoted to
Geddinthor. The statues and references to the God of
Battle were vandalized. At the bottom of the cooling
pool in the southeastern corner is a Runestone of
Curing.
62. Barrack: Duergar Royal Guards (6) AL: LE, AC:
2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 36 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Three with Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4)
and three with Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d10gp, 3d8pp each.
A. Darg Kennel: Three Dargs (3) AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3,
HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*) are asleep on
the floor of this chamber.
63. Junior Officer’s Barrack: This room is spartan, as
is the duergar custom. There are two beds, tables, and
stools for two junior officers. A Small Iron Chest sits
beside one of the beds (Locked). It contains a Medium
Average Deep Purple Amethyst (300gp), Small Exquisite
Deep Purple Amethyst (450gp), Small Exquisite Dark
Green Alexandrite (450gp), Huge Average Deep
Yellow Amethyst (600gp), Huge Exquisite Red Garnet
(850gp) and a Very Large Exquisite Green Aquamarine
(750gp). At the bottom is a Runestone of Disintegration.
64. Two Statues: This cross-chamber is marked by two
large duergar statues with sneering faces. These are
Advanced Dwargoyles AL: CE, AC: 3, HD: 6, HP: 42
each, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG: 1d4/1d4/1d8/1d6 or Stone
Axe (3d6). The dwargoyles have been instructed to only
allow duergar to pass into the royal chambers (Rooms
74 and 75).
65. Officer’s Quarters: Gardain, a Duergar Royal
Guard Officer (F6) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Plate +2), HD:
6, HP: 44, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe +2 (1d8),
Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip +2
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, is donning his armour
in preparation for the changing of the royal guard. The
room contains a bed, table, stool, and armour stand. A
loose stone under the bed contains a bag of Paralytic
Power (Save or be paralyzed for 1d4 turns). Underneath
the first bag is a small box containing a Runestone of
Extra-Healing and a Runestone of Speed.
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66. Officer’s Quarters: This barrack is empty. The
occupant is in the amphitheatre for the celebration. His
platemail sits on his armour stand. His hand axe has
grooves in the shaft from many kills. There is nothing
of value.
67. Royal Guard Barrack: Duergar Royal Guards (6)
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 6, HP: 30 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Three with Shortsword (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4) and three with Military Pick (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each. The guards have just
donned their armour and are awaiting their superior
Gardain (Room 65).
68. Latrine: in addition to a latrine, the duergar have
piled rotting wood in the corner. Hidden within (3 turns
of searching) is a two-handed Great Club +2 (1d8).
69. Storeroom: The door is locked. This is a storeroom
for the royal kitchen. It includes foods from the surface
taken from caravan raids, such as two kegs of sack
mead, three kegs of wine, and two bottles of elvish
wine. There are also four sacks of dried grain, two
sacks of flour, and a keg of oil.
70. Storeroom: The door is locked. Like Room 69,
this is a storeroom for the royal kitchen. It includes
common duergar foodstuffs such as rothe jerky, dried
mushrooms, and dried fish.
71. Larder: The door to this room is locked. Hanging
on hooks on the ceiling are Hook Horror Claws, Giant
Frog Legs, and two skinned Rothe carcasses.
72. Kitchen: This chamber contains two fireplaces
each with their own cauldron. A table in the center
of the room is laden with knives, spoons, and saws.
The kitchen crew is currently enjoying the gladiatorial
contests in the amphitheatre.
73. False Treasury: The door to this chamber is made
of stone with a dwarf face. It is locked and trapped with
Glyph of Warding (18 Points of Fire Damage) and Face
of Dworgrim. This is the false royal treasury. The room
is laden with large open chests filled with coins, jewelry,
gems, and statuettes. It includes the following coins:
Chest 1 (Open): 8,584cp, Chest 2 (Open) 7,326cp,
Chest 3 (Open): 10,021sp, Chest 4 (Open): 8,429ep,
and Chest 5 (Open): 6,891gp.
There are also two other chests:
Chest 6 (Open): Small Flawed Violet Garnet (170gp),
Medium Broken Green Aquamarine (250gp), Medium
Flawed Brown-Green Garnet (270gp), Medium Flawed
Dark Green Alexandrite (270gp), Small Finely Cut Blue
Aquamarine (300gp), and a Large Broken Bright Yellow
Microlite (350gp).
Chest 7 (Open): Large Broken Brown-Green Garnet
(350gp), Large Flawed Deep Purple Amethyst (370gp),
Medium Finely Cut Black Pearl (400gp), Medium Finely
Cut Green Aquamarine (400gp), Very Large Broken
Dark Green Alexandrite (450gp), Very Large Average
Deep Yellow Amber (500gp), Large Finely Cut Brown-
Green Garnet (500gp), Very Large Average Red
Garnet (500gp), and a Huge Exquisite Deep Yellow
Amber (850gp).
Chest 8 (Closed) is a Mimic AL: N, AC: 7, HD: 9, HP:
50, #AT: 1, DMG: 3d4.
74. Prince’s Chambers: The door to this chamber is
locked. This spacious chamber belongs to Thurtok, Son
of Wartok, Prince of the Duergar, Blood of Thaneduhr.
He is currently leading the official ceremonies of Uzduul-
Gundgathol in the Great Colosseum (Room 146).
The room contains a lavish bed, an empty armour
stand, a table, and a chair. There is also a Steel
Chest. The chest is both Locked and Double-Trapped
(two Poison Needles, Save or Die). It contains 1d4
Random Mundane Runestones as well as Runestones
of Climbing, Super-Heroism, and Speed. There is also
a Mithril Seax Knife +3 Frost Brand. The pommel is
shaped like a warhammer.
75. Royal Chambers: The door to the royal chamber is
locked and trapped.
This large, lavish room contains a bed, an immaculately
carved, rectangular wooden table, and a tall-backed
chair. The table is the shape of Gundgathol. Several
maps are spread across it. It is clear from the maps that
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the duergar are searching for P5: The Forge of Creation
and have the exact location circled on the largest map.
There are two Steel Chests on either side of the bed.
Both are locked and trapped (Poison Needles, Save or
Die). The first contains scrolls and paperwork dealing
with negotiations between the derro, kalas-toa, and the
orcs. In addition, a recently opened scroll, written in
drow, suggests the duergar are also negotiating with
the dark elves for reinforcements.
The second chest contains the following gemstones:
Small Broken Clear Blue Sapphire (1,150gp), Small
Average King’s Tears (1,400gp), Medium Flawed
Black Sapphire (1,500gp), Medium Flawed Green
Opal (1,500gp), Medium Average Clear Blue-White
Diamond (1,600gp), Medium Average Clear Blue
Sapphire (1,600gp), Large Average Deep Green
Emerald (1,700gp), Very Large Average Deep Crimson
Ruby (2,200gp), Huge Broken King’s Tears (2,450gp),
Huge Average Pale Blue Opal (2,700gp), Medium
Exquisite Deep Green Emerald (4,600gp), and a Huge
Finely Cut Bright Green Emerald (5,200gp).
76. Four Statues: Four duergar-constructed Advanced
Sentinels of the Ancestors AL: N, AC: 0, HD: 8, HP:
60, #AT: 2, DMG: 1d6+2/per, guard this cross-over
room to the royal chambers. They will attack any non-
duergar and will not leave the room.
77. Royal Treasury: The secret door to this room is
exceptionally well hidden. Dwarves do not receive a
passive 1 on d6 to detect this door. The door is opened
by pushing the wall backwards.
The duergar masons carved an extremely subtle
stonemouth on the floor immediately infront of the door
that is camouflaged into the floorstone. The mouth is
enchanted with Runes of Dhurindain and Great Shout.
Anyone standing infront of the secret door will activate
the spell. In addition to damage, the shout (directed
upwards at the ceiling, will cause a collapse for 6d6
points of damage (Save versus Death for half).
Inside are three Large Steel Chests. There is also an
assortment of loose treasure in pots, urns, and bowls
(43,281ep, 25,835gp, 10,492pp).
Chest 1 (Locked and Trapped, Disintegration Needle,
Save or Die): This chest contains 1d20 Random Mundane
Runestones and three unique magical runestones:
The first is shaped in the symbol of Geddinthor and
functions like a Tome of Martial Knowledge, the second
is shaped like the symbol of Thaneduhr and functions
as a Tome of Leadership and Influence, and the last
is shaped like Dhurindain’s symbol and functions as a
Manual of Gainful Exercise.
Chest 2 (Locked and Trapped, Runes of Dhurindain, Fire:
16 points of damage): The chest contains a Medium
Finely Cut Deep Crimson Ruby (4,100gp), Medium
Finely Cut Green Opal (4,100gp), Huge Finely Cut
Clear Blue-White Diamond (5,200gp), Huge Exquisite
Translucent Star Ruby (5,700gp), and a Huge Exquisite
Pale Blue Opal (5,700gp).
Chest 3 (Locked): This chest is not trapped on the
outside. Rather, inside the chest is a stone statue head
enchanted with Face of Dhurindain. The head sits atop
10 Large Mithril Ingots valued at 5,000gp each. This
is enough to craft one suit of armour or two large
weapons.
78. Guardroom: This guardroom is occupied by
Duergar Royal Guards (6) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and
Shield), HD: 6, HP: 30 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three
with Shortsword (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4) and three
with Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d10gp,
3d8pp each. One has a Runestone of Feather Fall
and another has a Runestone of Super-Heroism.
They are led by Karnam, a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim
(CL5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP:
32, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace +2 (1d6), Sling with 5
Runestones of Impact (1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells
(3/2/1): Protection from Good, Cure Light Wounds,
Command; Hold Person, Bless; Striking, Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Spellstone:
Spiritual Hammer, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius,
Runestone of Climbing, Runestone of Healing, and a
Gold Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (300gp),
79. Royal Guard Room: This guardroom is empty. The
guards are off-duty in their barracks.
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A. This officer’s alcove contains a small desk and a
stool. There are 1d3 Random Mundane Runestones on
the table (adjust wording from Gundgathol dwarves to
duergar. Note that the duergar only pray to Dworgrim
and not their ancestors).
80. Armoury: The door is locked. Inside are four armour
stands with duergar platemail, three shields hanging on
the wall, and a table with three military picks, two hand
axes, and a great hammer.
81. Royal Guard Officer Quarters: Hruzduul, a Duergar
Warband Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Platemail +2),
HD: 7, HP: 45, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Great Hammer +2
(1d8), Warhammer +1 (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, is quartered in
the is chamber. He has just finished donning his armour.
The room is plain with a small bed, table, and stool.
82. Royal Guard Junior Officer Quarters: This chamber
contains a bed, table, chair, and a Small Steel Coffer
(Locked). It contains two Runestones of Extra-Healing.
83. Royal Guard Barrack: A band of Duergar Royal
Guards (6) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Plate and Shield +1), HD: 6,
HP: 31 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three with Shortsword
(1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife
(1d4+1), and Whip (1d4) and three with Military Pick
(1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax
Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, are
quartered in this chamber.
A. Darg Kennel: Three Dargs AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3,
HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*) are typically
sleeping in this side chamber.
84. This chamber is empty. The two small alcoves are
filled with bones and rubble. In the eastern alcove (2
turns of searching) there is a Ring of Invisibility.
85. The door to this chamber was burnt out long ago.
The room is empty.
86. Crossbow Range: Three mannequin targets are
lined along the southern end of this chamber. Three
heavy crossbows and four light crossbows hang from
pegs on the wall. A short, open barrel of 35 crossbow
bolts stands beside a firing line on the floor.
87. Royal Guard Barrack: This barrack of the royal guard
is currently empty. Its inhabitants are on patrol within
the complex. The room is furnished with bunkbeds.
A. Royal Guard Junior Officer Quarters: Two royal
guard officers are looking over a map of Gundgathol.
Their map shows area S35 and the tunnels within two
hexes of that location. The room is spartan with a bed,
desk and stool, and armour stand. A Small Coffer
(Locked) contains 2 Mundane Runestones and 77pp.
Urmdan and Banbek, Duergar Royal Guard Officers
(F6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 38 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Battle Axe +1 (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1),
and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 4d8pp. The former has
Sticky Shrooms and the latter a Runestone of Healing.
Both possess their coffer/chest keys.
B. Royal Guard Junior Officer Quarters: This room is
furnished (like A) but contains a Small Chest (Locked)
with a Gold Ring with Diamonds (1,400gp) and a
Platinum Armband (1,300gp).
88. Grand Throne Room Antechamber: The grand
antechamber is heavily guarded by duergar royal guards
in adjacent rooms. At any given moment, there may
(1-2 on d6) be duergar passing through this chamber
from east to west or west to east. If an event takes place
in the throne room, the antechamber will be packed
with duergar eagerly awaiting the event. There are two
statues of Dworgrim the Outcast facing south.
89. Guardroom: The entrance into the grand throne
room is monitored by Duergar Royal Guards (6) AL: LE,
AC: 1 (Plate and Shield +1), HD: 6, HP: 30 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Three with Shortsword +2 (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and
Whip (1d4) and three with Military Pick +1 (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, led by Rotgund, a
Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate
and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 32, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace
+2 (1d6), Sling with 5 Runestones of Impact (1d4), and
Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection from Good, Cure
Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless; Striking,
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms,
Runestone of Heroism, and a Gold Holy Symbol of
Dworgrim (300gp).
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90. Guardroom: Similar to Room 89, Duergar Royal
Guards (6) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Plate +1 and Shield), HD: 6,
HP: 28 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three with Shortsword
(1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), Seax Knife
(1d4+1), and Whip (1d4) and three with Military Pick
(1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax
Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d10gp, 3d8pp each, are
posted here accompanied by a Darg AL: LE, AC: 6,
HD: 3, HP: 20, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*).
91. The Grand Throne Room: This once majestic
dwarven hall is in ruin. The sides of the chamber are
lined with 28 10x10 pillars that support the massive 70-
foot tall chamber. The pillars are carved with faces and
geometric patterns typical of the Gundgathol dwarves.
Many of these pillars are partially or completely
collapsed. A broad staircase leads up to a dais seven
feet above the floor of the chamber. Atop the dais sits
the great throne of Gundgathol.
The throne is bracketed by two pools. Behind the
throne are the remains of three 20x20 foot statues of
Thaneduhr, Geddinthor, and Dhurindain. The statues
were once 50 feet high but were demolished long ago
by the duergar. On either side of the statues are two
sets of double doors.
Refereeing the Throne Room: Subject to the decisions
made by players, there are multiple ways to present the
throne room.
Option 1. If the PCs enter the throne room, and have
not been detected or captured, they will find the King
and his cleric-advisors discussing the recent incursions
into their kingdom. They will be protected by his elite
royal guard. The throne room will be otherwise empty
as most of his warriors will be attending the bloodsport
to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the conquest of
Gundgathol in the great arena (Room 146).
Option 2. If the PCs attempt multiple incursions into
Gund-Felek, the entire complex will be on alert. The
guards at all points of entry and exit will be doubled
and patrol frequency will also be doubled.
The king will double the number of his elite personal
guard and will be attended by the High Old One
(Room 6) in addition to the listed priests below. In this
scenario, the king will be (1d6): in the Throne Room
(1-3), his Personal Chambers (Room 75) (4), or the
Temple of the Forge (Room 6) (5-6).
Option 3. If the PCs are captured at any point, they
will be brought before the King. They will be forced
through a “Walk of Shame” leading up to the steps
of the throne where they will be beaten by a throng
of attending duergar, alongside a mix of black orcs,
derro, and kalas-toa. The public humiliation will serve
to reaffirm the king’s power and station among his
people. He will then force them to complete in the arena
as the culminating event to celebrate the conquest of
Gundgathol.
Wartok Whitebeard, Lord of Gungathol, King of the
Duergar, Blood of Thaneduhr (F9) AL: LE, AC: -7/-
8 (Mithril Full Platemail +5 and a Mithril Shield +2,
+3 versus Missile Attacks), HD: 9, HP: 101, #AT: 3/2,
Weapon: Mithril Axe of the Dworgrim +3 (1d6 or 2d6),
Seax Knife +3 of Skewering (1d4+1). Treasure: 6d6pp,
Dose of Greatwort, Runestone of Curing, Runestone
of Giant Strength, and a Runestone of Free Action,
Wardstone (Magic), Mithril Crown of the Stoneborn,
Ring of House Ironforge. Ability Scores: S 19 (+3/+4), I
16, W 15, D 12, C 19, Ch 17.
Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #19.
The Mithril Axe of Dworgrim is a unique Hand Axe
+3 Dwarven Thrower and can be thrown 60 feet and
return to the hand of the wielder. When thrown the
axe scores double damage (2d6). On command the
weapon will lengthen to the size of a Battle Axe (1d10
points of damage) but cannot be thrown. The mithril
blade (in either form) is so keen the weapon can sever
humanoid limbs (human-sized or smaller and including
the head) on an unmodified attack roll of 20. The axe is
a mere +1 in the hands of a non-dwarf. To the duergar,
the Mithril Axe of Dworgrim is a holy relic. Anyone in
possession of the axe will draw the attention of the
duergar, directly or indirectly, in the future.
The Mithril Crown of the Stoneborn is encrusted with
huge diamonds and rubies (15,000gp). The crown is
also a powerful magic item. It serves as a Stone of
Controlling Earth Elementals, an Amulet of Proof Against
Detection and Location, and a Necklace of Adaptation.
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Duergar Elite Royal Guards (6) AL: LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1
and Shield +1), HD: 6, HP: 40 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Three with Spiked Warhammers +1 (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts +1 (1d8), Seax Knife (1d4+1)
and three with Hand Axes +1 (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts +1 (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 6d8pp each and Runestones of Heroism.
Ghalzduhr the “Grimstone,” Son of Ghalmork,
Grandson of Ghalduul “Gray Tongue” Whitebeard,
Old One of Dworgrim (CL7/F7) AL: LE, AC: -1 (Mithril
Platemail +1, Shield +1, Visored Helm +1), HD: 7, HP:
58, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Mace +2, +3 versus Spell-
Casters (1d6), Sling +1 with 5 Runestones of Impact
(1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (4/3/2/1): Resist Cold,
Detect Good, Stonebeard, Command; Bless, Holy
Chant, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead, Striking;
Protection from Good 10’ Radius. Treasure: 3d10gp,
4d8pp, Dose of Greatwort, Bag of Sticky Shrooms,
Runestones of Wisdom and Speed, and a Mithril Holy
Symbol of Dworgrim (5,000gp).
Krummas, Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE,
AC: 1 (Plate and Shield +1), HD: 6, HP: 39, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Mace +2 (1d8), Sling with 10 Stones +1 (1d4),
and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good,
Stonebeard, Command; Hold Person, Bless, Dworgrim’s
Sacred Hammer; Animate Dead, Striking, Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of
Impact (3), Spellstone: Stonebeard, Spiritual Hammer,
Silence 15’ Radius, and a Platinum Holy Symbol of
Dworgrim (500gp).
Vizuul, Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 43, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great Mace
+2 (1d8), Sling with 5 Stones +3 (1d4), and Whip
(1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good, Cure Light
Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Dworgrim’s Sacred
Hammer, Holy Chant; Animate Dead, Striking, Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, Dose of Greatwort, Runestones of
War +2 (3), and a Platinum Holy Symbol of Dworgrim
(500gp).
Malmark, Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL5) AL:
LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP: 33, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Mace +1 (1d6), Sling with 10 Stones +1
(1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/2/1): Protection from
Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person,
Dworgrim’s Sacred Hammer; Striking, Treasure: 4d8pp,
Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of Giant Strength,
and a Gold Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (300gp).
Kragkil, Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL4) AL: LE, AC:
2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 25, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Mace +1 (1d6) and Sling with 5 Runestones of Impact
+1 (1d4). Spells (3/2): Protection from Good, Cure Light
Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius,
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Dose of Greatwort, Bag
of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of Extra-Healing, and a
Silver Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (100gp).
92. The north wall of this chamber has partially
collapsed leaving a large hole (5 feet tall and 40 feet
wide) into Room 88.
A. Three Amber Jellies (3) AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP:
22, 19, 14, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d6, have oozed into this
chamber and are on the ceiling above the archway.
B, C, and D. These rooms are empty.
E. The archway to this room is carved in dwarven
hellmouths. The chamber appears empty, but there is
an invisible Seax Knife of Venom on the floor at the
back of the chamber. PCs will only be able to detect it
by magical means or by bumping into it.
93. This room is empty except for a loose stone in the
southwestern corner. Inside the hole, in a decaying
leather bag, are a set of Geddinthor’s Gauntlets.
94. This room is empty.
95. Priest’s Quarters: This small chamber is the barrack
of a cleric of Dworgrim. It contains a small bed and a
table with a Golden Figurine of Dworgrim (2,400gp).
96. Shrine to Dworgrim: This small chamber contains a
statue-sculpture of Dworgrim’s holy symbol: a bearded
dwarven skull. Duergar warriors have carved 1d4+3
runestones in his honour and left them on the dais of
the statue. Other offerings include a set of elf fingers,
a dwarf beard scalp, and the tooth-shard of a purple
worm.
97. This room is empty.
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98. Barrack: A detachment of Duergar Warriors (7)
AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP:
22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are posted here
alongside their Darg AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15,
#AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*). The walls are lined with
dwarf-sized bunk beds. Roll 1d6: (1-2) the guards are
asleep, (3-4) they just returned from a patrol and are
eating at a central table, or (5-6) they are unarmoured
and preparing for a patrol.
99. This room is empty. Three kalas-toa tridents are
leaning into the northeastern corner of the room.
There are also three kalas-toan bags with 1d3 Random
Contents (see P3: The Dwarrowhame).
100. Kalas-Toa Delegate Barrack: Three fish-men
priests occupy this chamber as part of the kalas-toa
celebratory delegation for Uzduul-Gundgathol. They
include: Kalas-Toa Whip (CL6) AL: NE, AC: 4, HD:
6, HP: 36, #AT: 1, Weapon: Scimitar +2 (1d8) and
Man-Catcher (1d6). Spells (3/3/2): Cure Light Wounds,
Darkness, Protection from Good; Bless, Hold Person,
Silence 15’ Radius; Animate Dead, Dispel Magic,
Treasure: 6d6pp, Red Coral and Gold Necklace with
Matron Holy Symbol (2,000gp), Kalas-Toa Whip (CL7)
AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 7, HP: 42, #AT: 1, Weapon: Trident
+2 (1d8) and Dagger (1d4). Spells (4/3/2/1): Cure
Light Wounds, Darkness, Detect Magic, Protection from
Good; Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate
Dead, Striking; Cause Serious Wounds, Treasure:
4d6sp, 4d6gp, 6d6pp, Red Coral and Gold Necklace
with Matron Holy Symbol (3,000gp), and a Kalas-Toa
Monitor (CL7) AL: NE, AC: 1, HD: 7, HP: 50, #AT: 4,
DMG: 2d4/2d4/1d4+1/1d4+1. (4/3/2/1): Command,
Cure Light Wound, Darkness, Protection from Good;
Bless, Hold Person, Holy Chant; Continual Darkness,
Striking; Cause Serious Wounds, Treasure: 3d6ep,
4d6sp, 6d6pp, Red Coral and Platinum Necklace with
Matron Holy Symbol (3,000gp). The priests are seated
in a circle praying to an Ivory Idol of their Matron Mother
Goddess (2,000gp). The monitor possesses a scroll
written in duergar that invites a delegation to the 250th
anniversary celebration of Uzduul-Gundgathol. In a
Locked and Trapped Coffer (Poison Contact Powder,
Save or Die) is a gift for the king: Huge Magnificent
White Pearl (4,500gp).
101. Kalas-Toa Delegate Barrack: Kalas-Toa Warriors
(6) AL: NE, AC: three with 3 (Sticky Shield) and three
with 4, HD: 5, HP: 26 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: three with
Trident (1d8), Weighted Net, and Dagger (1d4) and
three with Harpoon (2d6), Light Crossbow and 10 Bolts
(1d6), and Dagger (1d4), Treasure: 1d10+1ep, 2d8gp,
1d6pp. Some of the warriors wear jewelry including a
Pink Coral Ring (300gp), Gold Medallion in the shape
of a Crab (500gp), Platinum Bracelet (800gp), Polished
Silver Arm Band (300gp), are bunked here as part of
the fish-men delegation. The remainder are spectators
in the gladiatorial arena (Room 146). A Kalas-Toa
Subleader AL: NE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP: 36, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Harpoon (2d6), Heavy Crossbow and 10
Bolts (1d8), Dagger +3 (1d4), Weighted Net, Treasure:
3d8gp, 2d6pp, Polished Pink Coral Matron Medallion
(800gp), is in command. The room is simple the two
large barrels of water and bedrolls.
102. This chamber is the jailer’s barrack. There are two
smelly flea-infested beds and a bucket of fecal matter
in the corner. The room smells of offal and sweat.
103. This chamber is empty.
104. The door to this chamber was burnt out long ago.
It is covered in dust and cobwebs. There is nothing of
value.
105. Cells: Two Duergar Jailers (F6) AL: LE, AC: 10,
HD: 6, HP: 38 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Seax Knife
(1d4+1) and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp,
oversee the three cells in this chamber. The first has cell
keys and the second has manacle keys.
A. Luvenin Silverbow, Level 5 Half-Elf Ranger AL: NG,
AC: 8 (Dex), HD: 5, HP: 5 (45), #AT: 1, DMG: Fist
(1d2), Ability Scores: S 16, I 12, W 12, D 16, C 15, Ch
17. Luvenin is a strong but slender half-elf woman. She
was sold to the duergar as a gladiatior.
B. Garuush Grimshaw, Level 4 Half-Orc Cleric of Crom
AL: CG, AC: 8 (Dex), HD: 4, HP: 5 (28), Weapon: Fist
(1d2), Ability Scores: S 16, I 10, W 16, D 16, C 15, Ch
12. Garuush has had his fingers broken so he cannot
cast spells. He requires a Heal to repair his hands.
His normal spell list includes (3/2): Command, Cure
Light Wounds, Protection from Evil; Hold Person, Bless.
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Garuush is a warrior-priest of Crom. Like Luvenin, he is
being prepared for the pits.
C. Ser Braddock Brandine, Level 6 Human Paladin
of St. Ygg AL: LG, AC: 8 (Dex), HD: 6, HP: 5 (55),
Weapon: Fist (1d2), Ability Scores: S 17, I 13, W 14, D
13, C 15, Ch 17. Braddock was taken prisoner recently.
He wore an enchanted helmet (darkvision of 60 feet).
He has been blind in the dark since his equipment was
confiscated. He is unaware of the secret door.
106. Torture Chamber: This room contains two iron
maidens, a rack, a pillory, and a table with thumb-
screws. There are several blood stains on the floor.
107. This chamber is empty. The duergar are unaware
of the secret door.
108. Steeder Pen: Six Steeders AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3,
HP: three with 20 and three with 16, #AT: 1, DMG:
1d8, are stabled in this chamber close to Room 116.
They will not attack dwarves. There are four saddles
along the wall.
109A. The door to this crypt is made of stone and
sealed. The door is carved to represent three dwarven
warriors standing shoulder to shoulder. Blood stains
and rubble from long ago discolour the stone infront
of the door. They each have shields but empty weapon
hands. There are carved indentations to suggest a
stone warhammer, hand axe, and spear would fit into
the hands of the three warriors (the three “keys” are
in Rooms 8D, 31A, and 51, respectively). If anything
other than these three keys are placed in the hands of
the warriors, they will animate as Stone Statues AC:
N, AC: 4, HD: 5, HP: 22 each, #AT: 2, DMG: 2d6,
and attack. Within three days the door enchantment
will reconstitute the warriors in their original position.
Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #20.
The door opens to reveal a near-empty, false crypt.
Along the northwestern wall of the room is a stone table
with three dwarven Goblets made of Gold (1,000gp
each) and a Platinum Urn filled with Sand (1,200gp).
Between the PCs and the table are three pits. The pits
connect 60 feet down to a bottomless chasm. Any
PCs who fall are considered lost unless they make a
Dexterity Check to grab the lip of the pit(s).
109. The secret door opens via a wallstone (opposite
the door) that must be pulled out and rotated clockwise
three times.
The crypt beyond is a large spacious room. In the center,
on an altar devoted to Dhurindain, is Sealed Urn made
of Gold (4,800gp). The room is braced every 10-feet
by half-pillars that run up the 30-foot walls and are
decorated with dwarven warriors like the stone entry
door (109A).
Inside the urn are the remains of a dwarven cleric
of Dhurindain who, near his death, secretly switched
to the worship of Dworgrim. Upon his death he was
denied entry into the afterlife by both deities. His spirit
has remained in the urn for 300 years.
His malice and bitterness grew until he awoke as a
Greater Crypt Shade (1) AL: CE, AC: 4, HD: 6, HP:
43, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d10. Note that the presence of the
living will awaken his spirit. For each round the PCs are
in the crypt, there is a cumulative 1 on d6 chance he
bursts forth from the urn (halving its value) and attacks.
110. This chamber is empty.
111. Reservoir: This massive reservoir is fed by a natural
spring at the bottom. The water is frigid.
112. Guardroom: Six Duergar Warriors (6) AL: LE, AC:
3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, occupy this sentry post.
Two of their number may (1-2 on d6) be on patrol
(along the adjacent western corridor) south to Room
122 and back.
113. The western wall of this room has collapsed into
the adjoining hallway leaving a hole 5 feet tall and 20
feet wide.
114. This chamber is empty.
A. The door to this side-room is ajar. Inside is a Salt
Pudding AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, DMG:
2d6.
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B. A collapse of the eastern and southern walls has
left a large rubble pile on the floor. Three turns of
searching will reveal a Mithril Ingot worth (3,000gp).
Three additional turns of searching will reveal the
Triangular Crystal (Room 124).
115. The double-doors to this room are sealed and
made of stone. They bear the holy symbol of Geddinthor
and depict dwarven warriors in the shieldwall. There
are seven stone dials on the right-hand door (reference
P3: The Dwarrowhame, Room 6) for details. The first
six dials have four characters, and the final dial has
four numbers. To open the door, the PCs must spell
the secret word “Beknuw” followed by the number 3.
The word “Beknuw” translates to Blessing. The Third
Blessing is in reference to the Mead Oath (see page
24) said to Geddinthor, the third of the three dwarven
deities.
Inside is a partially collapsed crypt. In the northeastern
corner is a statue of Geddinthor on a two-tiered dais.
All those that kneel before the statue and recite the
Third Blessing will be healed to full hit points (this
happens only once).
116. Passage to the Underdark: This is one of the tunnels
the duergar used during their assault on Gundgathol.
This passage leads downward into the underdark.
A warband including Duergar Warriors (6) AL: LE, AC:
4 (Half Plate), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Great Hammer (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, one has a Runestone of Giant
Strength, and a Darg AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15,
#AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*), guard the primary
passage to S31.
They are led by Umrig, a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim
(CL5) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP:
34, #AT: 1, Weapon: Mace +1 (1d6), Sling with 5
Runestones of Impact (1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells
(3/2/1): Protection from Good, Cure Light Wounds,
Command, Hold Person, Bless, Striking, Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of
Curing, and a Gold Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (300gp),
mounted on a Steeder AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 14,
#AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance that either: two of the
warriors were posted as scouts 200 feet into the primary
passage, or, three warriors are on patrol (west to Room
133).
117. This broad staircase climbs up over 5,200 feet
through the center of the Eternal Mountains to Entrance
F: The Citadel of Sleet, also called The High Gate of
Gund-Felek (Lower Floor, Room 1).
A. Guardroom: A detachment of Duergar Warriors (4)
AL: LE, AC: 4 (Half Plate), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT:
1, Weapon: Battle Axe (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are posted here to guard the
grand staircase.
They are led by Bharrug, a Duergar Warband Leader
(F7) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Platemail +2), HD: 7, HP: 45, #AT:
3/2, Weapon: Great Hammer +2 (1d8), Warhammer
(1d6), Seax Knife +2 (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, and Runestone of Heroism, Runestone
of Speed, and Agromar, a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim
(CL6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Great Mace +2 (1d8), Sling with 10 Stones
(1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Protection from
Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command; Hold Person,
Bless, Holy Chant; Animate Dead, Striking, Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone
of Giant Strength, and a Platinum Holy Symbol of
Dworgrim (500gp).
Lying on the floor amongst some rubble, near the
statue on the western wall, is an Oval Runestone with
the Symbol of House Longbeard (1 of 3 keys for Room
157).
118. This chamber is empty.
A. Light from the PCs will reveal the skeletal remains of
a duergar, partially dissolved along the northern wall.
On the ceiling, just inside the archway, is a Large Black
Witches’ Butter AL: N, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1,
DMG: See entry. In the duergar’s hand is a Wardstone
(Acid).
119. This chamber is filled with foodstuffs including
crates of rothe jerky, dried fish, and mushrooms.
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120. This inner chamber is a meat cooler. A dozen
rothe carcasses hang from hooks on the ceiling. Three
are inflected with Rot Grubs (7) AL: N, AC: 9, HD: 1hp,
HP: 1hp each, #AT: N/A, DMG: N/A.
A. This secret chamber is opened via a loose wallstone
and lever. A statue at the end of the chamber honours
Halgrum, Son of Halgor “Brokenshield,” and Grandson
of Halborin Goldenaxe. Halgrum’s spirit rests close to
his funerary statue. If a good-aligned dwarf is in the
party, he will materialize as a wispy, translucent warrior
in armor. He will state in a hollow sounding voice in
ancient dwarvish “Ask thee, questions three, if ye wish
the dwarves be free.” Halgrum will answer cryptically
rather than directly, if possible. He is distraught and
consumed over the state of his people and, as a result,
his spirit cannot join his family in the halls of the All-
Father. Once the three questions have been asked, his
spirit will disappear forever. As he departs, he will utter,
“Remember the Third Beknuw” and bang his axe on
his shield. Dwarves will translate “Beknuw” to mean
“Blessing.” This is a hint to Room 115.
121. Guardroom: This section of Gund-Felek is guarded
by Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military
Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp
each.
The warriors are led by Guldan, a Duergar Warband
Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP:
38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe (1d8), Warhammer
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Runestone of Seeing, and
Fargdin, a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL:
LE, AC: 3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Great Mace +1 (1d8), Sling with 10 Stones (1d4), and
Whip (1d4). Spells (3/3/2): Light, Cure Light Wounds,
Stonebeard; Hold Person, Bless, Holy Chant; Animate
Dead, Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky
Shrooms, Runestone of Extra-Healing, and a Platinum
Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (500gp).
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance that two warriors and the
warband leader are on patrol south to Room 125.
122. This chamber has partially collapsed.
A. The duergar use this room as a dump. The dump
contains bits of broken wood and rusty metal, stone
rubble, and corpses.
The smell of decay is overwhelming. Searching the
dump will result in contracting disease (as per Giant
Rats). There is nothing of value.
123. This chamber has partially collapsed along the
northwestern wall. Three rounds of searching will
reveal an Oval Runestone with the Symbol of House
Longbeard (1 of 3 keys for Room 157).
124. The Hall of Seven Pillars: The double doors to this
chamber are sealed with a padlock and chains. The
doors on both ends bear the holy symbol of Thaneduhr.
The duergar have cut and slashed the symbols to
desecrate them. Inside, the chamber has partially
collapsed in the northeastern and southwestern
corners. Each of the three pillars has a triangular crystal
embedded in the stone facing the internal pillar. The
internal pillar is lined with five similar crystals. One is
missing. The missing crystal is in Room 114B. Once
the crystal is replaced, the central crystal will glow
with light until a beam of light extends outwards to the
crystals in the other pillars. The glow will illuminate an
extremely thin, mithril outline of the Eternal Mountains
(Gundgathol) on the floor. The pillar stands in the
center of the map. The lines of the map converge and
illuminate the location of P5 The Forge of Creation.
125. Great Reservoir of Gund-Felek: This massive
reservoir is supported by two 10x10 foot columns.
One of which has partially collapsed. The pillars are
carved in the likeness of sneering dwarves. Two of the
carvings on the westernmost pillar are Dwargoyles AL:
CE, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP: 30, 25, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG:
1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4 or Stone Axe (1d12), who were
posted here to ward off intruders. They will wait until
they can attack unsuspecting PCs as they walk near the
pillar and attack from above at +2.
126. Steeder Pen: Four Steeders AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 3,
HP: two with 21 and two with 18, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8,
are stabled here for patrols extending west from Room
131 along the primary passageway. There are three
saddles in the room. They will not attack dwarves.
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127. Guardroom: Four Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are posted as sentries in
this guardroom.
A. Rothdar, a Duergar Warband Leader (F6) AL:
LE, AC: 0 (Platemail +1 and Shield +1), HD: 6, HP:
38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spiked Warhammer +2 (1d6),
Shortsword (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Galeb Runestone
(Medium), is sharpening his spiked hammer.
His Darg AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG:
2d4 (and 1d6*), rests at his feet.
128. The door to this room is infected with Ear Seekers
(2) AL: N, AC: 9, HD: 1hp, HP: 1hp each, #AT: Special,
DMG: Special. The chamber is otherwise empty.
A. The inside of this small chamber is covered in Amber
Mold AL: N, AC: Always hit, HD: 1hp, HP: 1hp, #AT: 1,
DMG: Special.
129. Guardroom: Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 10
(unarmoured), HD: 4, HP: 26 each, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Battle Axe (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8),
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp,
2d8pp, each also has a Dose of Greatwort, are
sharpening their weapons and polishing their armour.
A. This is the quarters of Gzultog, a Duergar Warband
Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Platemail +2), HD: 7, HP: 55,
#AT: 3/2, Weapon: Battle Axe +2 (1d8), Warhammer
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, and Boots of Striding and Springing.
His room has a simple bed, desk, and stool. Hidden in
the mattress is a Gold Belt Buckle inlaid with Emeralds
(2,000gp).
130. Temple of the Three: The double doors are made
of stone and sealed. Carved across the double doors is
a representation of the Soul Hammer.
The door can only be opened by the Soul Hammer Key
located on the sand of the colosseum (Room 146).
The temple walls have partially collapsed along the
north and the south. A two-tiered dais leads up to three
statues. Thaneduhr in the center, Dhurindain to his
right, and Geddinthor to his left.
If the PCs are not yet aware of the location of the
Hammer of Dwarvish Lords, Thaneduhr’s presence will
fill the room and the PCs will receive a vision of its
location. If the PCs are already aware, or in possession
of the hammer, Thaneduhr will bless the wielder with
an automatic successful save on the PCs next attempt.
131. The slope at this location leads upward
approximately 60 feet. The slope leads east from
Gund-Felek (Entrance F) along the Primary Passage
toward S31 on the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
A patrol of Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are on sentry duty at this location.
They are led by Kuuzdal, a Duergar Warband Leader
(F7) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail +1), HD: 7, HP: 45, #AT:
3/2, Weapon: Great Hammer +2 (1d8), Warhammer
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, and Runestone of Heroism. All five of
the gray dwarves are mounted on Steeders AL: N, AC:
4, HD: 3, HP: 16 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
132. This tunnel leads south from Gund-Felek
(Entrance F) along the Secret Passage toward S23 on
the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. Show Dwarrowdeep
Illustration #21.
133. The roar of a large crowd can be heard from the
gladiatorial pit located in Room 146.
134. Arena Guardroom: Four Duergar Warriors (4) AL:
LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 20 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, serve as sentries in this
entrance to the gladiatorial pit. The warriors are bored
and two are engrossed training against each other with
seax knives. The dwarves are accompanied by a Darg
AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and
1d6*).
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135. Arena Guardroom: A band of warriors are seated
around a table discussing the day’s lineup of gladiatorial
matches. Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 25 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand
Axe (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp
each, led by Dalbuk, a Duergar Warband Leader (F7)
AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail +1), HD: 7, HP: 55, #AT: 3/2,
Weapon: Battle Axe +2 (1d8), Warhammer (1d6), Seax
Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp,
4d8pp, and Runestone of Water Walking.
136. Barrack: This barrack contains 16 empty duergar-
bunkbeds. There are two Steel Coffers (both locked). The
first contains Small Broken Lime Green Peridot (150gp),
Medium Broken Brown-Green Garnet (250gp), Large
Flawed Blue Aquamarine (370gp), Large Average
Lustrous White Pearl (400gp), and a Very Large Broken
Bright Yellow Microlite (450gp). The second holds a
Silver Circlet inlaid with a Ruby (300gp).
137. Barrack: Duergar Warriors (6) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 26 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Military Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10
Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are seated at two rectangular
tables in the main chamber of this room.
A. This barrack is empty. There is a Small Chest
(Locked) with 77pp.
B. Armoury: duergar-style hand axes (14), spiked
warhammers (7), and pick axes (3), lie on wooden
tables against the eastern wall.
C. Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 10 (unarmoured),
HD: 4, HP: 26 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe (1d8),
Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife
(1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are
asleep in their bunks.
D. Six bedrolls line the floor of this chamber. It is
otherwise empty.
E. Kuzdul, a Duergar Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE,
AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 6, HP: 44, #AT: 1, Weapon:
Great Hammer (1d8), Light Crossbow of Speed and
10 Bolts (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
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Treasure: 3d10gp and 4d8pp, is meeting with Lokbrut,
a Duergar Cleric of Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE, AC: 3
(Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great Mace
+1 (1d8), Sling with 10 Stones (1d4), and Whip (1d4).
Spells (3/3/2): Protection from Good, Cure Light
Wounds, Command; Hold Person, Bless, Holy Chant;
Animate Dead, Striking, Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag
of Sticky Shrooms, Runestone of Extra-Healing, and a
Platinum Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (500gp), over new
patrol routes along the southernmost corridor (Rooms
143 to 131.
F. Storeroom: This chamber contains three open barrels
of water and seven crates of dried foodstuffs including
rothe jerky, dried fish, and mushrooms.
138. Officer’s Quarters: This door is locked. Inside
are three beds and three stools. There is a Small
Locked Coffer underneath one of the beds. Inside is a
Clockwork Cobra (1) AL: N, AC: 2, HD: 1, HP: 8, #AT:
1, DMG: 1d3*. The chest is otherwise empty.
139. The duergar abandoned this partially collapsed
chamber and water pools on the floor from the ceiling.
A small hole in the northwestern aspect of the chamber
opens into the arena.
A. This chamber contains a dwarven backpack and
standard fighter adventuring gear. At the bottom is an
Oval Runestone with the Symbol of House Longbeard
(1 of 3 keys for Room 157). Attached to the side of the
backpack is a Rope of Climbing.
140. Darg Kennel: This room is a darg kennel. The
smell is revolting. The dargs normally kept in this
chamber are currently on patrol.
141. This chamber is empty.
142. Arena Guardroom: Three Duergar Warriors
(3) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP:
22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are on sentry
duty. They are led by Dwurndin, a Duergar Cleric of
Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 40,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Great Mace +1 (1d8), Sling with
10 Stones +2 (1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/3/2):
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Protection from Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command;
Hold Person, Bless, Holy Chant; Animate Dead, Striking,
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms,
Spellstone: Command, Stonebeard, Hold Person,
Runestone of Magic Resistance (10%), and a Platinum
Holy Symbol of Dworgrim (500gp).
143. The roar of a large crowd can be heard from the
gladiatorial pit located in Room 146.
144. Arena Guardroom: Burlgrim, a Duergar Warband
Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Platemail +2), HD: 6, HP:
38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe +2 (1d8), Warhammer
(1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure:
3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Runestone of Frost Resistance,
is loudly berating his warriors for drinking ale while on
duty. He is accompanied by Duergar Warriors (5) AL:
LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 20 each,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Warhammer (1d6), Light Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d6), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each
145. Steeder Pen: Three Steeders (3) AL: N, AC: 4,
HD: 3, HP: 15 each, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8, are stabled
here. The room is relatively cobweb free, except for the
secret door.
146. The Colosseum: The duergar converted the agora
- or meeting place - of the Gundgathol dwarves into a
massive gladiatorial arena. The 180x180 foot chamber
is supported by a ring of 10x10 foot columns decorated
in typical dwarven geometric pattern. Many of the
columns have partially collapsed.
The stepped amphitheatre of the colosseum has four
tiers and a floor. Standing room at the top, followed
by three 10-foot tiers, and the floor below. Four sets
of broad 20-foot stairs lead down from the top to the
bottom. Each tier has multiple rows of bench seating.
The colosseum is abuzz with activity as spectators
celebrate the 250th anniversary of the conquest of
Gundgathol. King Wartok Whitebeard decried 250
days of games in celebration. The king invited dignitaries
and delegations of the derro, black orcs, and kalas-
toa to partake in the games. Each has submitted a
champion to slaughter slaves and monsters trained for
the pit. Show Dwarrowdeep Illustration #22.
If the PCs have not put the Gund-Felek complex on
alert, there will be 400+3d20 duergar, and 3d20+5
derro, kalas-toa, black orcs (all 2HD) in the colosseum
cheering the bloodsport and celebrating Uzduul-
Gundgathol.
In addition to the monstrous humanoids listed above,
there are also the following:
Duergar: Level 4 Fighters (50), Level 5 Fighters (20),
Level 6 Fighters (10), Level 4 Clerics (7), Level 5 Clerics
(3), and Level 6 Clerics (1).
Derro: Level 4 Fighters (20), Level 5 Fighters (10), Level
6 Fighters (5), Level 5 Savants (6), and Level 6 Savants
(2).
Kalas-Toa: Level 4 Fighters (20), 10 Level 5 Fighters
(10), 5 Level 6 Fighters (5), Level 6 Whips (4). and Level
7 Monitors (2).
Black Orcs: Level 3 Warband Leaders (30), Shamans
(F3/CL3) (3), and one Great Shaman (F5/CL5).
There are a smattering (1d20) of other races in the
crowd including orcs, bullywugs, goblins, troglodytes
(they must sit in their own section), and three dark elves.
The type of gladiatorial combats offered in the
colosseum vary. The duergar train slaves to fight
against each other, against monsters, and against
their own champions. The bloodsport is theatrical and
recreates epic battles and legends in the history of the
gray dwarves culminating with a dramatic re-creation
of the conquest of Gundgathol.
The introductions to each contest are provided by
Thurtok, Son of Wartok, Prince of the Duergar, Blood
of Thaneduhr (F7) AL: LE, AC: -3 (Platemail +3 and
Shield +2), HD: 7, HP: 65, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Spiked
Dwarven Warhammer +3 of Throwing (1d6) and Seax
Knife of Venom +2 (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp,
Platinum Crown inlaid with Diamonds (5,500gp),
Runestone of Speed, Runestone of Giant Strength, and
Runestone of Extra-Healing, and two keys (Room 74 and
Chest). Galtok’s attendance and participation provides
an official and regal presence to the celebration of
Uzduul-Gundgathol.
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Thurlok is escorted by Duergar Royal Guards (4) AL:
LE, AC: 0 (Plate +1 and Shield +1), HD: 6, HP: 30
each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Three with Spiked Warhammers
+1 (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts +1 (1d8), Seax
Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4) and three with Military
Pick +1 (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts +1 (1d8),
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d10gp and 3d8pp,
each possessed a Dose of Greatwort and a Runestone
of Healing.
The slaves used in the pits are primarily dwarves. There
are also some deep gnomes, elves, half-elves, norkers,
and kobolds. The duergar also sentence their criminals
and cowards to the pit as do the derro, black orcs, and
kalas-toa.
The menagerie of monsters includes giant lizards,
megalocentipedes, ogres, cave bears, dwargoyles,
bone or amber golems, minotaurs, owlbears, shambling
mounds, nematoads, and ice toads. These monsters
are paired against HD-equivalent slaves. The contests
include either baits or unrestrained melee.
Being lawful evil, the duergar admire courage and
bravery and award those slaves that overcome trial by
combat with their freedom - even Gundgathol dwarven
slaves.
If the complex is on alert based on previous PC incursions
into Gund-Felek, the audience will have dispersed. The
humanoid delegations will have returned to their point
of origin and the duergar will have formed scores of
warbands to patrol the incoming passageways and set
ambushes. All the sentries and guards will have been
doubled to lock-down the complex.
On the sandy floor of the Colosseum is Soul Hammer
Key (Room 130).
147. The roar of the crowd can be heard from the
gladiatorial arena located in Room 146.
148. Arena Guardroom: A handful of sentries are in
the main chamber of this room. They include Duergar
Warriors (6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD:
4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spear (1d6), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each.
A. Officer’s Quarters: Dalodar, a Duergar Warband in his rat form. He would prefer to retrieve his items
Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: -1 (Platemail +1 and Shield located in Room 150. He has garrot wires weaved into
+2), HD: 7, HP: 48, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Hand Axe his messy, curly hair, and in the hair on his right foot.
of Throwing +2 (1d6), Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife
(1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, 152. The Slave Pits of Gundgathol: This chamber
and a Runestone of Protection +1, sits at his desk has an upper level and a lower level. The lower level
etching a runestone. His Darg AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, consists of ten bar-covered slave pits. The upper level
HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*), is asleep on has a terrace that overlooks the lower level. Moans and
his bed. whimpering and be heard from the pits alongside the
occasional “crack” of a whip.
149. Barrack: There are 14 warrior bunkbeds lined up
along the walls of the room. Hidden in one of the beds The slave pits are 20 feet deep and covered with a
is a Runestone of Extra-Healing. locked iron grate. Iron rungs inside the pits are used
to climb out. Two cruel Dwargoyles (2) AL: CE,
150. Sentry Box: Three Duergar Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC: 5, HD: 4, HP: 28 and 25, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG:
AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, 1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4 or Whip (1d4), secure this chamber
#AT: 1, Weapon: Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and fly up to the terrace as necessary. They each have
and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, a key for the grate padlocks.
2d8pp each, occupy this small guardroom.
Each of the ten pits are filled with a random assortment
There is 1-4 on d6 chance they are walking the terrace of 1HD humanoids with 3HP. Use the following chart to
above the slave pits with their crossbows at the ready. determine the contents of each:
Gardo’s (Room 151) equipment sits in the corner. It
includes a backpack of standard thief class items, a Slave Type Number
Longpoint Dagger +2, Pipes of the Sewers, and Studded
Leather +2. 1 Dwarves 2d20
2 Norkers 1d10
151. Cells: This chamber is empty. There are two locked 3 Orc 1d6
cell doors with barred windows. These two cells are for
important prisoners. 4 Goblins 1d6
5 Bullywugs 1d4
A. This cell contains Brooklot the Bracken, a Level 5
6 Deep Gnomes 1d4
Half-Orc Cleric of Zuul AL: CE, AC: 8 (Dex), HD: 5,
HP: 32, Weapon: None, Spells (3/2/1): Command, 7 Halflings 1d2
Cure Light Wounds, Protection from Good; Hold Person, 8 Half-Elves 1d2
Bless; Animate Dead, Treasure: None. Brooklot was
caught and sold into slavery. Brooklot claimed to have 9 Elves 1d2
intelligence on the town of Hamelet/Durnagald and the 10 Dark Elves 1d2
duergar imprisoned him here to await torture. He will
tell any lie necessary to escape his confinement. Within any pit there are 1d4 classed characters (half of
this number will be dwarves). To determine class, roll
B. This cell holds Gardo Bramblewise, a Level 4 1d4: (1-3) Fighter, (4) Thief, (5) Cleric, (6) Multi. Then
halfling-Wererat Thief. He has the following statistics: roll again to determine level (3, 4, 5, or 6). Roll twice if
S 10, I 12, W 14, D 16, C 16, Ch 13, and HP: 18, multi-classed.
Treasure: None.
Any commotion or battle in this chamber may (1-2 on
Gardo “allows” the duergar to imprison him. He is d6) draw the attention of the upper terrace (Rooms
merely waiting for the right opportunity to slip away 150-151, 154-155).

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153. Passage to the Underdark: This is one of the
tunnels the duergar used during their original assault
on Gundgathol. This passage leads down into the
murky depths of the underdark.
A duergar warband posted at this position includes
Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 25 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spiked
Warhammer (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts
(1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep,
2d10gp, 2d8pp each, one has a Runestone of Speed,
with a Darg AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1,
DMG: 2d4 (and 1d6*).
They are overseen by Lotgund, a Duergar Cleric of
Dworgrim (CL6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Plate), HD: 6, HP: 42,
#AT: 1, Weapon: Great Mace +2 (1d8), Sling with
10 Stones +2 (1d4), and Whip (1d4). Spells (3/3/2):
Protection from Good, Cure Light Wounds, Command;
Hold Person, Bless, Holy Chant; Animate Dead, Striking,
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Bag of Sticky Shrooms,
Galeb Runestone (Large), and a Platinum Holy Symbol
of Dworgrim (500gp), mounted on a Steeder AL: N,
AC: 4, HD: 3, HP: 21, #AT: 1, DMG: 1d8.
154. Large Monster Cells: The door to this chamber
opens to reveal three cells with thick metal bars. The
bars cannot be bent by strength less than 19. These
three unique monsters are intended for the culminating
matches in the arena.
The hook horror paces back and forth like a caged
lion. The owlbear is sleeping curled in a ball. The
amber bulk has been dosed with a fungal sedative to
keep it docile and asleep. If the amber bulk awakes it
would rip right through the walls of its cell. Each time
the PCs enter this chamber there is a cumulative 1-2 on
d6 chance the monster awakens. PCs could potentially
use these monsters as a distraction:
A. Hook Horror AL: N, AC: 3, HD: 5, HP: 36, #AT: 2,
DMG 1d8/1d8.
B. Owlbear AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 5, HP: 33, #AT: 3,
DMG: 1d8/1d8/1d8.
C. Amber Bulk AL: CE, AC: 2, HD: 8+8, HP: 56, #AT:
3, DMG: 3d4/3d4/2d4+2.
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155. This chamber is empty and is covered in cobwebs
and dust.
156. The ruins of Gund-Felek open to a collapsed
stone bridge overtop a bottomless chasm. The bridge
is 5 feet wide and 20 feet long. The middle 10-foot
section has fallen away. On the other side of the bridge
is a dark terrace. Light will reveal a set of double doors
just beyond the dark archway. Show Dwarrowdeep
Illustration #23.
Hidden on the ledges of rock above the broken bridge
are seven Volts AL: N, AC: 4, HD: 2+1, HP: 3x14,
2x12, 2x10, #AT: 1 and 1, DMG: 1d4 and 1d12. If
the PCs create any commotion or attempt to cross the
bridge into their territory, they will attack from above
(+2). Note that anyone struck with a volt’s tail attack
while crossing the bridge must make a Dexterity Check.
An unsuccessful save means the player character has
fallen off the bridge and is considered lost.
157. A massive set of sealed stone double doors, 15
feet high, stand along the northern wall across from
the severed bridge. The stone arch around the door
is carved in dwarven geometric knotwork. There are
three concave depressions for the insertion of oval-
shaped runestones. Each bears the Symbol of House
Longbeard. The stones must be placed to open the
doors. They are located in Rooms 117, 123, and 139A.
The stone double doors open to a large crypt 40 feet
long and 70 feet wide. The floor immediately beyond
the door is lined with concealed bottomless pits. Beyond
the pits a 10-foot staircase leads up to a 30-foot wide
dais with a dwarven sarcophagus shaped in the form of
a dwarf holding an axe with both hands over his chest.
1d4 Random Mundane Runestones were placed on the
sarcophagus and are covered in a thick layer of dust.
Two 20-foot tall statues of mighty Dhurindain stand
nearby with Huge Exquisite Rubies (5,000gp each) as
eyes.
The crypt is false. If the sarcophagus is touched it will
animate as a Stone Golem AL: N, AC: 5, HD: 14,
HP: 100, #AT: 1, DMG: 3d8, and attack trespassers.
Once the stone golem activates, the two secret doors
(A and B) will slide open and two Advanced Sentinel of
the Ancestors (2) AL: N, AC: 0, HD: 8, HP: 60 each,
#AT: 2, DMG: 1d6+2/per, will animate and defend
the crypt. Note that any successful attack within five
feet of the bottomless pits will necessitate a Dexterity
Check to grab the lip, or fall into the underdark below
Dwarrowdeep.
The secret door behind Room 157A contains a Sealed
Platinum Urn inlaid with Diamonds (10,000gp) on a
low stone table, along with a Dwarven-styled Deck
of Many Things, a Shortsword of Life Stealing, and a
Runestone of Wonder.
158. The roar of the crowd echoes down the corridor
from the gladiatorial pit located in Room 146.
159. Barrack: This room contains a dozen bunk beds.
The warriors are on patrol.
160. Slave Pit Guardroom: Duergar Warriors (2) AL:
LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 4, HP: 24 each, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Great Hammer (1d8), Heavy Crossbow with
10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, are posted here to guard
the slave pits.
A. Junior Officer Quarters: Dalkuldz, a Duergar
Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 2 (Platemail +1),
HD: 6, HP: 38, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe (1d8),
Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, Runestone of Illumination,
and a Sticky Shrooms, oversees the security of the slave
pits. There is a 1-3 on d6 chance he is walking the floor
or terrace in Room 152.
161. Arena: Guardroom: Handrandar, a Duergar
Warband Leader (F6) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD:
6, HP: 35, #AT: 1, Weapon: Great Mace +1 (1d8),
Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Runestone of
Invisibility, commands the two guardrooms (161 and
163) that enter the great arena.
His Duergar Warriors (3) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military
Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp
each, are either seated inside the chamber (1-3) or
mulling about the large archway (Room 158).
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162. Guardroom: This guardroom is empty. There are
three stools and a small open barrel of water.
163. Arena Guardroom: Four of Handrandar’s
Duergar Warriors (4) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Platemail), HD: 4,
HP: 24 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Battle Axe (1d8), Heavy
Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and Seax Knife (1d4+1),
Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, with a Darg
AL: LE, AC: 6, HD: 3, HP: 15, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d4 (and
1d6*), occupy this guardroom.
164. Barrack: This large room contains 10 bunkbeds.
Duergar Warriors (8) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and
Shield), HD: 4, HP: 22 each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Military
Pick (1d6), Heavy Crossbow with 10 Bolts (1d8), and
Seax Knife (1d4+1), Treasure: 3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp
each, have just returned from duty and are about to
enter the arena to enjoy the sport. They are led by a
junior officer: Khalbin, the Duergar Warband Leader
(F5) AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 5, HP:
33, #AT: 1, Weapon: Hand Axe (1d6), Hand Axe (1d6),
Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip (1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp,
4d8pp, and a Stalagmite Runestone.
165. This chamber contains the cells of gladiators
marked for death in the arena.
There are normally three Dwargoyles AL: CE, AC: 5,
HD: 4, HP: 25, #AT: 4 or 1, DMG: 1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4
or Stone Axe (1d12). The dwargoyles are overseen by
the Grand Torturer, a Duergar Warband Leader (F6)
AL: LE, AC: Bracers AC: 2, HD: 6, HP: 50, #AT: 1,
Weapon: Seax Knife +3 (1d4+1) and Whip +2 (1d4),
Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp.
Note that a commotion in this chamber is likely (1-4 on
d6) to draw warriors from nearby chambers. However,
if the games are taking place in the arena the noise of
the crowd will drop this number to 1 on d6.
Cell A: Szzleth the Lizardman: Szzleth was captured
by an opposing tribe of lizardmen and sold to a band
of orcs who brought him to Gundgathol. Growlgur
the Gnoll was a warrior among the Black Teeth Tribe
of the Fargone Forest. His coat of white, black, and
gray is matted. He has taken many wounds from the
pits, Fulknar the Duergar was caught pooping in the
reservoir and sentenced to the pits for his crime.
Cell B: This cell contains four young dwarves all bred
into slavery. They are capable Level 4 fighters.
Cell C: This cell is empty.
Cell D: Blurk the Bugbear challenged his tribal
chieftain to single combat and lost. He was then sold to
the pits. He lost his left hand at the wrist and normally
has a shield strapped to his forearm in combat. Blika
the Goblin killed a member of her tribe in his sleep
and was sold to the pits. She is a fierce and athletic
example of her race. She has a scar across her face
and is missing an ear.
Cell E: Three goblins and two orc gladiators are in this
cell. One of the orcs paces back and forth incessantly.
Cell F: This cell contains the corpses of three dwarves.
Cell G: Bilglop the Bullywug lost his way in the tunnels
of Dwarrowdeep and was taken prisoner, tortured by
the kalas-toa, and sold to the games.
Cell H: Lugbrot the Ogre is young by his race’s
standards. He was born into slavery and has many
scars along his back. He was then resold to the pits for
the Uzduul-Gundgathol celebratory games.
Cell I: Three mangy bugbears are locked in this cell.
One is bleeding out from wounds in the arena.
Cell J: This cell is empty.
Cell K: Andunir the Elf’s adventuring party was
caught by the derro. He is the last surviving member.
Hammurgrim the Dwarf is an old dwarven fighter who
has survived decades in the pits through his strength
and ferocity. He is on the verge of insanity.
Cell L: Uldbolk the Black Orc is a surly orc known for
his hot-temper and starting fights within his tribe. His
chieftain sold him to the duergar and he ended up in
the pits.
Cell M: Yislissdop the Kalas-Toa betrayed his tribe in
hope of currying favour with the duergar. The duergar
sent him to the arena. He is a capable warrior with the
trident and net and is a crowd favourite.
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166. Flaying Chamber: This chamber contains seven
flaying crosses in an X shape designed to hold slaves
for torture. Each of the stands are equipped with
manacles. The shelves on the wall contain whips and
filleting knives. Dried pools of blood mark the floor.
167. Torture Chamber: This chamber contains three
racks, three pillories, and three dwarf-sized iron
maidens. Inside one of the iron maidens is Bulgairn
Blackbeard, a Level 4 Cleric of Thaneduhr AL: LG,
AC: 8 (Dex), HD: 4, HP: 3 (28), Weapon: None, Spells
(3/2): Stonebeard, Cure Light Wounds, Protection from
Evil; Hold Person, Bless, Ability Scores: S 16, I 12, W
16, D 16, C 17, Ch 12. The duergar cut Bulgairn’s
tongue out and broke his fingers when they learned
he was a cleric. Bulgairn is old by dwarven standards
and possesses much information including the location
of the Forge of Creation. He will require a Heal spell
on both his tongue and fingers to cast spells. He bares
many scars and speaks mostly through grimacing.
168. Cell Guardroom: Tuzgral, a Duergar Warband
Leader (F7) AL: LE, AC: 1 (Platemail +2), HD: 7,
HP: 50, #AT: 3/2, Weapon: Battle Axe +2 (1d8),
Warhammer (1d6), Seax Knife (1d4+1), and Whip
(1d4), Treasure: 3d10gp, 4d8pp, and a Runestone of
Proof Against Disease, alongside Duergar Warriors (4)
AL: LE, AC: 3 (Half Plate and Shield), HD: 4, HP: 28
each, #AT: 1, Weapon: Spear (1d6), Light Crossbow
with 10 Bolts (1d6), and Sea Knife (1d4+1), Treasure:
3d8ep, 2d10gp, 2d8pp each, oversees security of the
cells from this room.
169. Officer’s Barrack: This barrack is empty except
for a cot and a small prayer shrine in the corner with a
Small Silver Statue of Dworgrim (1,500gp).
170. Barrack: This barrack is empty. The warriors are
attending the games. The room contains 14 bunk beds
and smells of dwarf urine. Hidden in one of the beds is
a pouch with 1d3 Random Mundane Runestones.
171. Officer’s Mess: The chamber contains a round
circular table and twelve stools. There are three maps
on the table. One depicts an outline of Secondary
Encounter Area S28, another S34, and another P5:
The Forge of Creation. The latter merely has a question
mark to identify a possible unknown location.
Section VII: Step 1: Determine Random Geomorph Tile Type
Secondary Encounter Area Generator
This section outlines the process of generating
Secondary Encounter Areas.
There are 40 Secondary Encounter Areas on the
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map. These are marked as S1, S2,
etc., and include halls, sub-complexes, caverns, forges,
crypts, vaults, and mines. Many of these have multiple
deeps (levels) that extend down into the earth or up into
the mountains.
Secondary Encounter Areas are randomly designed
dungeons generated by the Referee from Dwarrowdeep-
specific tables. Secondary Encounter Areas are
designed to convey the sheer enormity and vastness of
the interconnected dwarven city of Gundgathol while
also inserting randomness and referee agency into the
campaign.
How to Generate Secondary Encounter Areas:
Before you begin have a pencil, paper, and a set of
polyhedral dice on hand.
1. Print all three sets of random geomorph tiles
(Dungeon, Cavern, and Caves) on paper or cardstock.
Print two or three sets if possible (not required).
2. Cut out the geomorph tiles on each page and write
the number of each unique geomorph tile on the back
of its card for future reference.
Understanding the Random Geomorph Tiles:
The random geomorphs are designed for replayability.
The tiles have no room numbers. Referees will assign
room numbers near the end of the generation process.
Special Feature: Doors of Dhurindain
The Doors of Dhurindain are 12 white portals located
on the outside border of each random geomorph tile
(three white portals on each side of the four primary
compass directions of north, south, east, and west).
These white portals, when the tiles have been
combined and the map completed, will serve as doors
but also articulation for primary, secondary, secret
passageways, or closed as dead ends. Informed by
the Dwarrowdeep Hex Map, the Referee will, later in
the process, determine which Doors of Dhurindain
will serve as entrances or exits and which ones will be
closed or serve as doors to other tiles.
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Roll 1d20 to determine the type of random geomorph
tiles for the Secondary Encounter Area and record the
result:
Geomorph Type
1-5 Dungeon Geomorphs
6-10 Cavern Geomorphs
11-13 Cave Geomorphs
14-16 Dungeon and Cavern Geomorphs
17-19 Cavern and Cave Geomorphs
20 Dungeon and Cave Geomorphs
Step 2: Determine the Number of Deeps (Levels)
The dwarves of Gundgathol use a specific syntax
when referring to locations across their vast mountain
kingdom.
The dwarves never use the word level (or levels) to refer
to tiered dungeon floors. Instead, the dwarves use the
word “deep” to refer to a level. In addition, the deep
always precedes the exact location. For example, a
dwarf might say, “The orcs took the Third Deep of the
Eastern Halls” or “The Fifth Deep of the Lower Halls
was overrun with trolls.”
Instead of relying on established role-playing game
parlance, referees are encouraged to use the lexicon
of the Gundgathol dwarves when communicating to
players.
Also, any dwarves in Hamelet, or slaves met in
Dwarrowdeep, will use this syntax to refer to locations
and historical events.
Roll 1d6 to determine the number of deeps for the
Secondary Encounter Area and record the result:
Number of Deeps (Levels)*
1-4 First Deep
5 Second Deep
6 Third Deep
*Add additional deeps as desired.
If you are using the generator for the first time,
select one deep and move to Step 3.
Step 3: Determine Number of Tiles Per Deep
Determine the total number of random geomorph tiles
to be included in the Secondary Encounter Area. Roll
1d12 for each deep and record the results.
If you are using the generator for the first time roll
1d6 instead of 1d12 to have a smaller map until
you get accustomed to the process. If you rolled
two geomorph types in Step 1, divide the total
number of tiles across both geomorph types.
Step 4: Geomorph Tile Selection
Having identified the geomorph type(s) in Step 1, now
determine the specific geomorph tiles to construct the
map. Take your results from Step 3 (Number of Tiles)
and roll 1d12 a corresponding number of times. Record
your result each time.
For example, I rolled Dungeon Geomorphs
and one Deep. I then rolled 4 total Dungeon
Geomorph Tiles in Step 3. I rolled 1d12 four times
in Step 4. In this example, my results were Dungeon
Geomorph Tiles #2, #5, #8, and #9. These
numbers correspond to the numbered geomorph
tiles located on the map sheets labelled Random
Dungeon Geomorphs I, II, and III (you wrote the
number of each on the back at the beginning).
Step 5: Arrange Geomorphs
Arrange your geomorphs to taste. The modular nature
of the design allows for near infinite variation - the
only limit is your imagination. If you desire a square
or rectangular shape, you can align the geomorphs as
vertical rectangles side-by-side and create a second
row underneath them. If you rolled two or three deeps,
repeat the process for the other levels now.
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My preference for arranging a square or
rectangular dungeon shape was to alternate
vertical and horizontal rectangles together with
a second row underneath. If you want to avoid
square or rectangular dungeons try lining up only
one or two doors on a given side. Regardless of
how you want to arrange your maps, do your best
to keep players guessing and stretch the map
horizontally or vertically in interesting ways.
Step 6: Dwarrowdeep Hex Map passageways
In the next step you must compare the completed
map of your Secondary Encounter Area with its
exact location (S1, S2, S3, etc.) on the Dwarrowdeep
Hex Map. The Dwarrowdeep Hex Map indicates the
compass direction of primary, secondary, and secret
passageway entrances and exits relative to your
completed dungeon. Select the Doors of Dhurindain on
your map that best represent those compass directions.
These will serve as the points of articulation into, and
out of, your newly compiled Secondary Encounter Area.
After selecting your entrances and exits as per the hex
map, close the remaining Doors of Dhurindain (these
will serve as plain walls or dead ends).
In terms of articulations, Secondary Passages are
normally wider than 20 feet. Either you can widen the
Door of Dhurindain to accommodate the passage or
you can narrow the passage as it enters your Secondary
Encounter Area. For entrances and exits from Primary
Encounter Areas, the Referee can add 60x60 foot slopes
immediately adjacent to the new dungeon geomorph
(similar to the examples used in the Primary Encounter
Area Maps). Alternatively, the tunnel extending out from
the Door of Dhurindain can widen as needed.
If you rolled two or three deeps, entrance
passages need not always enter the first deep of
your Secondary Encounter Area. PCs can enter the
third deep and need to climb upwards to access
an exit passage, or the entrance can enter the
Second Deep with different exit passages on the
First and Third Deeps. Make your environments
unpredictable for your players as informed by the
Dwarrowdeep Hex Map.
Step 7: Insert Deep Transitions
If your deep is a single level, you can skip this step.
If you rolled more than one deep, and having already
selected and arranged your tiles, place your level
transitions (such as stairwells, ramps, elevators, shafts,
etc.) to align with your lower levels.
If you prefer neatly stacked levels that align
vertically with each other, insert your level
transitions immediately beside a closed Door of
Dhurindain along the edge of a geomorph map.
These can align easily and help you keep track if
you have levels stacked on top of each other.
Stairs, Stairs, and More Stairs: Don’t feel obligated
to have 10 foot staircases between deeps. The
dwarves are known for long staircases extending
100s of feet up or down. These could be broad,
thin, circular, or a series of ramps.
Step 8: Special Feature (Part I)
There is a possibility of one special feature per level.
Roll the chart below and add the special feature to your
map using the dimensions provided:
Special Feature
1-5 No special feature
6 Crevasse
7 Fungal Overgrowth
8 Flooded
9 Sinkhole
10 Occupied
Crevasse: A large crevasse cuts across a tile(s) of the
deep. The crevasse is 1d8+5x10 feet long and 10 feet
wide. Consult the Random Passageway Hazards Chart
for more information.
Fungal Overgrowth: A tile(s) is overgrown with spores,
molds, and fungus. The area affected is 1d8+8x10
feet long by 1d8+5x10 feet wide. Consult the Random
Passageway Hazards Chart.
Flooded: The level is flooded. Roll 1d6: Ankle Deep
(1-3) or Knee Deep (4-6). Alternatively, add a pool
1d6+6x10 feet long by 1d6+5x10 feet wide that
accumulated via a partially sunken floor. There is a 2 on
d6 chance the pool is occupied. Select an appropriate
random monster by average party level from the charts
provided in this section.
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Sinkhole: A sinkhole, 1d6+3x10 feet long by 1d6+3x10
feet wide, dominates this tile of the deep. Consult the
Random Passageway Hazards Chart.
Occupied: The deep is occupied by a warband or
small tribe. Skip the standard room stocking procedure
for this specific tile of your map. Roll the Random
Warband Table once and roll a second time using the
same humanoid warband. Add them together. The
large warband or small tribe will likely be centralized
for protection and there is a 1-2 on d6 chance they
posted guards and a further 1-2 on d6 chance half
their number are asleep.
If your Secondary Encounter Area is adjacent to
a subterranean lake forego rolling for a random
warband and select an appropriate humanoid
tribe instead, such as bullywugs or troglodytes for
low levels, or troglodytes or kalas-toa for mid or
higher levels.
Step 8A: Special Feature (Part II)
This step only applies if your Secondary Encounter Area
is immediately adjacent to a lake or a chasm. If so, you
may adjust your map accordingly.
For example, if your location has a chasm to the south,
instead of closing all the Doors of Dhurindain in that
direction, perhaps they open into the chasm.
If a lake is adjacent to the east, perhaps the Doors of
Dhurindain on that side open to a subterranean beach
before the Shadow Sea or The Black Lake.
Step 9: Assign Room Numbers
Assign room numbers to your map. You do not need
to number every single space, although you can if
you wish. Remember, Dwarrowdeep is an abandoned
dwarven city - there are many dark and empty rooms.
Dwarrowdeep is, above all, an exploration sandbox.
Step 10: Room Stocking
Now that you have completed the geomorph tile
map(s), deeps, entrances and exits, level transitions,
and room numbers of your Secondary Encounter Area,
the process of room stocking can begin.
With pencil, paper, and dice at hand, roll the following
chart and record your results to populate all your
numbered locations:
 Random Stocking Table Dungeon Geomorphs: Monster HD 3-4
1-2 Empty 1 Sentinel of the Ancestors (1d4)
3-4 Monster 2 Amber Jelly (1d6+1)
5 Trap 3 Flagstone Golem (1d2)
6 Special Feature 4 Gibbering Mouther (1d2)
5 Incendiary Fungus (1d6)
Note that Referees should be flexible in the 6 Stun Jelly (1)
application of the random stocking results. For 7 Gelatinous Cube (1)
example, a Referee should consider moving a 8 Ghast (1d6)
particularly interesting monster, treasure, or special
9 Gray Ooze (1)
result, to take advantage of a secret door or other
interesting dungeon geomorph feature. 10 Giant Rattle or Python Snake (1d2)
11 Brain Fungus (1)

Step 11: Determine Monsters 12 Giant Tarantula (1d3)

13 Iron Statue (1d4)
Once Step 10 is complete, roll the Dungeon or Cavern/
14 Giant Tick (1d6, 3HD)
Cave Geomorph Monster Tables below to populate
your monster results. Use the average party level as a 15 Wraith (1d3)
guide to determine the appropriate tables/hit dice of 16 Amphisbaena (1d2)
the monsters. 17 Water Weird (1)
Referees should use these lists as Wandering Monster 18 Random Warband (3HD)
Tables during gameplay. Simply reroll results from 19 Random Warband (4HD)
immobile monsters such as molds, fungi, etc. 20 Random Monster Table (HD 5-6)

Monster Tables: Dungeon Geomorph Tiles

Dungeon Geomorphs: Monster HD 1-2 Dungeon Geomorphs: Monster HD 5-6
1 Skeleton (1d6) 1 Rust Monster (1d3)
2 Zombie (1d6) 2 Cerepod (1)
3 Giant Rat (3d6) 3 Flagstone Golem (5HD)
4 Green Slime (1) 4 Advanced Sentinel of the Ancestors (1d4)
5 Giant Flagstone Spider (1d3) 5 Caryatid Column (1d4)
6 Flagstone Golem (2HD) 6 Groaning Spirit (1)
7 Giant Scorpion (1d4) 7 Spectre (1)
8 Shadow (2d4) 8 Giant Phase Spider (1d3)
9 Stirge (2d4) or Giant Fly (1d6) 9 Stone Statue (1d3)
10 Amber, Yellow, or Brown Mold (1) 10 Troll (1d6)
11 Devil’s Fingers (1d4+1) 11 Cloaker (1d4)
12 Giant Blood-Thirsty Spider (1d4+1) 12 Lava Elemental (1, 8HD)
13 Mudmen (2d4) 13 Giant Beetle Exoskeleton (1d3)
14 Giant Blister Beetle (1d6) 14 Greater Crypt Shade (1d2)
15 Giant Cockroach (1d8) 15 Crypt Thing (1)
16 Giant Jumping Spider (1d6+2) 16 Dwargoyle (1d4)
17 Black Witch’s Butter (1d4) 17 Mummy (1d4)
18 Random Warband (2HD) 18 Huge Scorpion (1d3)
19 Random Warband (3HD) 19 Random Warband (5 HD)
20 Roll Monster Table (HD 3-4) 20 Random Warband (6 HD)

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Monster Tables: Cavern or Cave Geomorph Tiles
Cavern Geomorphs: Monster HD 1-2 Cavern Geomorphs: Monster HD 3-4
1 Rock Clam (1d2) 2HD 1 Cave Fisher (1d4)
2 Grub Globule (1d4+1) 2 Brobdingnagian Fungi (1d3, 3HD)
3 Giant Ant (2d6) 3 Brain Fungus (1)
4 Stirge (1d8) 4 Crystal Ooze (1d2)
5 Fire Beetle (1d6) 5 Giant Earthworm (1d6)
6 Insect Swarm (1) or Blooderfly (4d4+2) 6 Giant Saw-Toothed Beetle (1d4)
7 Giant Bat (1d6) 7 Rock Lobster (1d2, 3HD) or Reptile (1d2, 3HD)
8 Carrion Scavenger (1) 8 Rock Manta (1d2, 3HD)
9 Fossil Skeleton (2d4) 9 Forbidden Fruit Fungus (1d2)
10 Shrieker (1d6) 10 Sandling (1d2)
11 Violet Fungi (1d3) 11 Huge Scorpion (1d2)
12 Giant Leech (1d4) 12 Stalagbite (2d4, 3HD)
13 Giant Cave Cricket (1d6) 13 Megalocentipede (1d3)
14 Fungus Man (1d12) 14 Cave Moray (1d4+2, 3HD)
15 Darkmantle (2d4) 15 Advanced Phycomid (1d4)
16 Phycomid (1d4) 16 Rust Bats (1d2+1)
17 Stalagbite (2d4) 1HD 17 Nematoad (1d2)
18 Random Warband (2HD) 18 Random Warband (3HD)
19 Random Warband (3HD) 19 Random Warband (4HD)
20 Roll Monster Table (HD 3-4) 20 Roll Monster Table (HD 5-6)

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 Cavern Geomorphs: Monster HD 5-6 Step 11: Determine Monster Treasure
1 Fungus Man (1d12)
2 Giant Slicer Beetle (1d3)
For each monster result, consult the nested tables below
to determine monster treasure:
3 Storoper (1)
4 Icterine Fungi (1d4) Table 11: Random Monster Treasure Type
5 Rot Pudding (1)
1-5 No Treasure
6 Basidirond (1d2)
6-10 Coin*
7 Ettercap (1d4)
11-12 Gem (1d4)
8 Hook Horror (1d4+1)
13-14 Jewelry (1d4)
9 Mantrap (1d2, 5HD)
15-17 Mundane Runestone
10 Piercer (2d4, 5HD)
11 Ochre Jelly (1)
18-19 Magical Runestone
12 Advanced Phycomid (1d4) 20 Magical Weapon or Armour
13 Troll (1d6)
14 Ankheg (1d4, 5HD)
15 Salt Pudding (1d2)
16 Huge Toad (1)
17 Advanced Phycomid (1d4)
18 Random Warband (5HD)
19 Random Warband (6HD)
20 Roll Monster Table (HD 7+)

Cavern Geomorphs: Monster HD 7+

1 Dracolisk (1d2) Table 11.1: Random Coin Type
2 Fungus Man (1d12)
Using average party level, roll the following chart to
3 Galeb Duhr (1d4) 8HD determine random coin type:
4 Flail Snail (8HD)
5 Giant Rhinoceros Beetle (1d2) Table 11A: Random Coin
6 Giant Stag Beetle (1d4) Level 1-3 Level 4-6 Level 7-10
7 Stegalocentipede (1) 1-5 Copper Silver Platinum
8 Advanced Otyugh (1, 12HD) 6-10 Silver Electrum Gold
9 Trapper (1) 11-14 Electrum Gold Electrum
10 Will-O-Wisp (1)
15-18 Gold Platinum Silver
11 Xorn (1d4)
19-20 Platinum Copper Copper
12 Black Tentacles (1)
13 Shadow Dragon (1, 8HD) To determine coin amount, roll the Random Treasure
14 Roper (1d3, 10HD) Value Table below. Use the amount listed instead
of gold piece value (for example, you rolled Coin,
15 Purple Worm (1)
followed by Level 1-3: Electrum, and then rolled a 2 on
16 Carnivorous Vines (12HD) the Random Treasure Value Table, your result would be
17 Behir (1) 75ep). Add 3d6 to the amount to vary your coin results.
18 Twelve-Headed Hydra (12 HD)
19 Amber Bulk (1d2)
20 Random Warband (7HD)

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Subtable 11A: Random Treasure Value Table Table 11B: Random Gemstones
1-2 Deep Blue Azurite
After determining the treasure type, roll 1d12 and
consult the table below to determine the coin amount 3-4 Tiger Eye Agate
or gold piece value by average party level: 5-6 Moss Agate
Random Treasure Value 7-8 Orange Sunstone
Level 1-3 Level 4-6 Level 7-10 9-10 Bloodstone (+100gp)
1 50gp 300gp 1,000gp 11-12 White Moonstone (+100gp)
2-3 75gp 400gp 1,500gp 13-14 Smokey Quartz (+100gp)
4-6 100gp 500gp 2,000gp 15-16 Rainbow Obsidian (+100gp)
7-9 125gp 600gp 2,500gp 17 Purple Amethyst (+200gp)
10-11 150gp 700gp 3,000gp 18 Green Aquamarine (+200gp)
12 200gp 1,000gp 5,000gp 19 Violet Garnet (+200gp)
20 Black Sapphire (+200gp)
Subtable: 11B: Exceptional Treasure Value
Table 11.3: Random Jewelry
For each coin, gem, or jewelry result, roll 1d8. A roll of
1 indicates a treasure of exceptional value. Consult the Roll the Random Jewelry Table followed by the Random
table below if an exceptional treasure is indicated: Treasure Value Table (if you wish to add the type of
precious metal as a descriptor, roll the Random Coin
Exceptional Treasure Value Table):
1 +100 7 +400
2 +150 8 +450 Table 11C: Random Jewelry
3 +200 9 +500 1 Helm
4 +250 10 +550 2 Bracelet
5 +300 11 +600 3 Torc
6 +350 12 +1000 4 Earring
5 Disc Broach
Table 11.2: Random Gemstone 6 Medallion
7 Ring
Roll the Random Gemstone Table followed by the
Random Treasure Value Table. Add the additional 8 Belt Buckle
gemstone value, if applicable: 9 Cloak Clasp
10 Scabbard
11 Goblet
12 Beard Ring

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Table 11.4: Mundane Runestones
For Mundane Runestones roll 1d3 and consult the
Random Mundane Runestone Table I, II, or III in the
backmatter. Then roll 1d100 to find your result.
Table 11.7: Random Magical Weapon and Armour
Bonus
Consult the following chart to determine the magical
bonus of a weapon/armour:

Table 11.5: Magical Runestones Random Magical Bonus (1d6)

For Magical Runestones roll 3d20 and consult the Level 1-3 Level 4-6 Level 7-10
Random Magical Runestone Table by average party 1-5 +1 1-2 +1 1-4 +2
level located in the backmatter. 6 +2 3-6 +2 5-6 +3

Table 11.6: Random Magic Weapons and Armour

Step 12: Determine Trap Type
For a Random Magical Weapon or Armour roll 2d20 Using your results from Step 10, roll 1d8 to determine
and the roll 1d6 on the Random Magical Bonus Table the trap type for each trap result on your stocking list
by average party level: and then consult the appropriate subtable below:

Table 11.6: Trap Type

Random Magic Weapons & Armour
1-3 Pit
2-6 Warhammer
4-6 Melee
7 Great Hammer
7-9 Ranged
8-12 Hand Axe
10-12 Mechanical
13 Battle Axe
13-15 Gas
14 Seax Knife
16-17 Curse
15 Light Crossbow
18-20 Magical
16 Heavy Crossbow
17-18 Ring of Protection
Table 12.1: Pit Trap Subtable
19-20 Cloak of Protection
21-25 1d20 Arrows Pit Trap (Concealed)*
26-30 1d20 Bolts 1-3 Empty
31-33 Leather Armour 4-5 Spiked
34-36 Studded Leather 6 Sloped
37 Scalemail 7 Monster**
38 Chainmail 8 Water (bottom 5 feet of the pit)
39 Half Plate *Pit Depth (1d6): (1-2) 10 feet, (3-4) 20 feet, (5-6)
40 Platemail 30 feet. Pits cause 1d6 points of damage per 10 feet
of depth. There is a 1 on d6 chance a pit is open,
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**Roll 1d6: (1-2) Yellow Mold, (3-4) Zombie 1d3,
(5) Grub Globule 1d3, or (6) Giant Leech 1d3.
Referees should adjust this chart concurrent with party
advancement.
Table 12.2: Melee Trap Subtable
the damage with a successful Dexterity Check. Adjust
damage 1d6 for every two PC levels after level 1.
**25% of all ranged attacks are poisoned for an
additional 1d6 points of damage. PCs may half the
damage with a successful saving throw.

Melee Trap* Table 12.4: Gas Trap Subtable

1-2 Swinging Hammer (1d6 damage)
3 Swinging Ball (1d6 damage)
4 Pendulum Blade (1d6 damage)
5-6 Deadfall Stone (1d6 damage)**
*Melee traps require an attack roll. Melee traps attack
at the same class and HD as the targeted player
character. PCs may half the damage with a successful
Dexterity Check. Adjust damage 1d6 for every two PC
levels after level 1.
**Roll for Random Monsters.
Gas Trap*
Poison (1d3 hp per round/level of PC.
1-2
Gas lasts for 1d4 rounds)**
3 Paralytic (Save versus Paralysis)***
4 Sleep (Save versus Poison)***
5 Laughing (Save versus Poison)***
6 Choking****
*Activating a gas trap initiates a random monster roll.
**Save versus Poison each round to half the damage.

Table 12.3: Ranged Trap Subtable ***Effect lasts for 1 turn.

Ranged Trap* ****This mundane gas functions as Dust of Sneezing

and Choking.
1-2 Crossbow Bolt (1d8 damage)**
3 Darts (1d3 damage x 1d4 Darts)**
Table 12.5: Mechanical Trap Subtable
4 Arrow (1d6)**
Acid Spray (1d6 damage, Mechanical Trap
5
10x10ft Area of Effect) 1-2 Ceiling Collapse*
Dust (Yellow Mold 50% 3 Portcullis*
6
or Cinnamon Mold 50%)
4 Tilting Floorstone**
*Ranged traps require an attack roll. They attack at the 5 Spring-Loaded Floorstone (1d6 damage)***
same hit dice as the targeted player character. PCs half 6 Cage****

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*Roll d6: Collapse blocks one passage (1-2), blocks two
passages (3-4), blocks all passages (5-6), if applicable.
A portcullis requires 60 total strength to lift. In either
case, roll for Random Monsters.
**Floorstone tilts on central axis right or left revealing a
shallow depression with spikes for 1d6 damage.
***Dungeon only.
****Suspended cage falls from high ceiling (Dexterity
Check to avoid entrapment). The cage requires 60 total
Strength to lift. Roll for Random Monsters.
Table 12.6: Curse Trap Subtable
Curse Trap*
1-2 Blindness
3 Feeblemind
4 Insanity
5 Mummy Rot
6 Disease**
*Curse traps are carefully hidden glyphs or runes
etched or carved on surfaces like floors, walls, ceilings,
or doors. A dwarf receives a passive 1 on d6 chance
to spot a cursed glyph and a 2 on d6 chance if actively
searching. A Detect Magic will always reveal a cursed
glyph or rune. Curse traps require a Remove Curse to
dispel.
**Turns pale and sickly: 1/2 Movement and all ability
scores reduced by 1/3.
Table 12.7: Magical Trap Subtable
Magical Traps
1-2 Runes of Dhurindain*
3 Hammer Ward*
4 Wall(s) of Stone cover entrances/exits
5 Runes of Warding**
6 Stonemouth***
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*See New Cleric Spell.
**See Glyph of Warding. Roll 1d6: (1-2) Fire, (3-4)
Cold, or (5-6) Electrical Blast. Each blast causes 12
points of damage. A successful Save versus Spell will
half the damage. Cast at 6th level of magic use. The
detonation of a glyph requires a random monster roll.
***See New Cleric Spell. The mouth screams
“Intruders!” in Dwarvish for 1 turn. Roll for Random
Monsters (1-3 on d6).
Step 13: special features
Step 13a: See page 222.
Step 13b: Random Magical Effect*
1-2 Bless for 1 day
3 Dwarven Stone Sense**
4 +1 to hit/damage versus orcs for 1 day
5 +1 Wisdom for 1 day
+1 to hit/damage with hammer or axe for next
6
combat
*These effects do not stack.
**For 1 day (non-dwarves only). Dwarves receive +1
on saving throws instead.
Step 14: Name your Secondary Encounter Area
Roll 1d6 to determine the syntax of your Secondary
Encounter Area name and consult the appropriate
subtables. Referees are encouraged to expand the
existing list:
1. The [Adjective] [Noun].
2. The [Adjective] [Noun] of [Prefix/Suffix].
3. The [Adjective] [Noun] of House [House Name].
4. The [Adjective] Mines of [Prefix/Suffix].
5. The Mines of [Prefix/Suffix] or House [House Name].
6. The [Adjective] Halls of the [Prefix/Suffix] or of House
[House Name].
 Step 13a: Secondary Encounter Area Special Features
1 Pool of murky water (50% of 1 random treasure) 51 Rubble. Further collapse on 1d3 in this room
2 Rubble pile (50% Rot Grubs) 52 7d20 Burial Alcoves (TT: I-VII 10% +1 Weapon)
3 Collapsed circular stairwell 53 Guardroom with well and stand (1d6 Weapons)
4 Pile of 1d4 Mundane Runestones 54 Runic Tablet (see Barrowmaze)
5 Stone Statues (1d4) 55 Prayer Dais of Dworgrim: Good AL take 1d6 damage
6 Iron Statues (1d4) 56 Crypt: Random House (TT: 1-VII and 15% +1 Armour)
7 Crystal Statues (1d4) 57 Vein of Gold for 1d4 rooms (Total Value: 2,000gp)
8 Broken Seax Knife 58 Stone Statues 1d4, broken
9 Throne: Random House (see Random Magical Effect) 59 Red crystal growth with luminescence
10 Dais of Dhurindain (see Random Magical Effect) 60 Rotten Baskets (empty)
11 Wall braced with rotting wood 61 Murky water (Glint of 5gp) and 1d2 Giant Leeches
12 Thin vein of Mithril for 1d2 rooms (Value: 10,000gp) 62 Hall of Records
13 Runestone: Head of Battle Axe +1 carefully hidden 63 Rotten Baskets (1d4 gems and 1 Magic Runestone)
14 Skeletons: 1d6 Dwarves & 1d12 Orcs (TT: I-VI) 64 Great Hammer +1 hidden under rockpile
15 Geddinthor Prayer Dais (see Random Magical Effect) 65 Pouch of 1d4 Mundane Runestones
16 Armoury: Looted. 1 suit of random damaged armour 66 Temperature hot for 1d3 rooms (Heat Metal)
17 Map of 1d4+1 rooms etched on wall 67 Prayer Dais of Thaneduhr (see Random Magical Effect)
18 Mundane Runestones 1d4 and 1 Magical 68 Map of 1d4+1 rooms etched on floor
19 Hidden Bag: 1d4 Crossbow Bolt Tips +1 69 Disk of Kar-Koon (The Forbidden Caverns of Archaia)
20 Rubble pile with glint (Fool’s Gold Ring) 70 Ceiling braced with rotting wood
21 Crystal growth with faint luminescence 71 1d20 Burial Alcoves, looted
22 5d20 Burial Alcoves, partially looted (TT: I-VI, XI) 72 Skullpile: Dwarves (TT: I-VI)
23 Skeletons: Dwarves (TT: I-VI, XI) 73 Crypt: Random House (TT: 1-VII, XI)
24 Hall of Records 74 Altar to Thaneduhr (see Random Magical Effect)
25 Guardroom with well and stand with 1d4 Weapons 75 Throne: Random House with Secret Magic Runestone
26 Sarcophagus of Dwarven Hero, broken and looted 76 Vein of Silver for 1d4 rooms (Total Value: 1,000gp)
27 Temperature very cold for 1d3 rooms (Freeze Metal) 77 Skeletons: Dwarves and Goblins (TT: I-III)
28 Rubble. Further collapse on 1d3 in this room 78 Mundane Runestones 1d4 and 1 Magical
29 Foul air in d8 direction. 50% Random Monster 79 Forge: Used recently
30 Stone Dwarven Statues 1d4, defaced 80 Charnel Pit: 50% Disease, 50% 1d4 Random Gems
31 Musty Smell: Yellow Mold 81 Guardroom with well and chain bucket
32 Crypt: Random House (TT: XI & 1 Magic Runestone) 82 40 Foot Ceiling: 1d2 Orcs cocooned in spider webs
33 Armoury: Looted except 1 suit of damaged platemail 83 Breathtaking Dwarven Geometric stonework
34 Dwarven Sarcophagus (TT: VII, XI, 10% +1 weapon) 84 Rubble pile with glint (Silver Ring 25gp and TT: VIIx2)
35 Forge: Hidden Magical Runestone 85 Dusty mining shovels and picks
36 Thick spider webs block room 86 Stunning Dwarven Geometric stone engraving
37 Stone Statue of King Dalgeddin 87 Stone Statue of Kalbandur, 50% defaced
38 Altar to Dhurindain (see Random Magical Effect) 88 Altar to Geddinthor (see Random Magical Effect)
39 Purple crystal growth with luminescence 89 Foul smelling air in d8 direction: 50% decaying matter
40 Iron Statue of Thaneduhr with Ruby Eyes (100gp each) 90 Musty Smell: Amber Mold
41 Charnel Pit: 50% 1d4 Jewelry, 50% Rot Grubs 91 Sarcophagus: Dwarf Hero (TT: 1-VII& 10% +2 Shield)
42 Water leaks from the wall. Slippery terrain 92 Smell of Decay: 1d2 Orcs (1d7+1 days)
43 Guardroom with well and chain bucket 93 Rubble. Further collapse on 1d3 in this room
44 Large Violet Mushrooms with scent (see Purple Moss) 94 Smell of Decay: 1d4 Dead Dwarf Slaves (2d10 days)
45 Wind from holes in wall 5 times/day. Torches out 95 Hall of Records
46 Yellow Mold hangs above doorway 96 Old Barrels (1d4) 1-2: Rats, 3-5: Empty, 6: TT: XI
47 2 Bottles of Ancient Dwarven Wine (300gp each) 97 Smell of working forges emits from small vent in wall
48 Stunning Dwarven geometric stone arch 98 Referee’s Choice
49 Light Box shines on secret once/day (TT: VIIx2) 99 Roll twice on this table
50 Random Cache: Dusty gear (1d4 backpacks) 00 Roll three times on this table

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 Adjective Noun Random Name Name
1 Broken 1 Halls House Prefix Suffix
2 Iron 2 Passages 1 Stoneborn 1 Kil 1 drin
3 Eerie 3 Caves 2 Hammerhand 2 Rune 2 nar
4 Bleak 4 Caverns 3 Longbeard 3 Stur 3 ror
5 Silver 5 Catacombs 4 Broadbeam 4 Rag 4 tek
6 Glittering 6 Chambers 5 Ironforge 5 Brag 5 grim
7 Crystal 7 Dungeon 6 Tunneltrue 6 Gim 6 dain
8 Mithril 8 Gates 7 Cobblestone 7 Mar 7 ban
9 Stone 9 Labyrinth 8 Whitebeard 8 Tor 8 gal
10 Lost 10 Forge Step 15. Interpret the Results
11 Black 11 Maze
12 Dark 12 Delve Any random generation requires referee interpretation.
This happens in three parts:
13 Forgotten 13 Tombs
14 Forbidden 14 Mines First, interpret the story of the randomness. Do this by
15 Upper/Lower 15 Pits letting your results speak. Ask yourself: are there any
themes in the results? The nature of the monsters, traps,
16 Dread 16 Temple and special encounters might suggest a crypt narrative,
17 Gloomy 17 Vault a long-abandoned mine, an overgrown cave system, or
a combination of more than one. Your results suggest
18 Shadow 18 Tunnels
themes. Use them to outline a story about why the
19 Quiet 19 Shrine location exists.
20 Dead 20 Quarry
Sometimes your results will lead to strange outliers.
Embrace them. Trying to explain outliers can be a
bridge to creativity.

Second, if necessary, shift a monster, treasure, or trap

result from one room to the next to best fit the theme
of your results. It may also make a more interesting
encounter if you combine two stand-alone results into
a single room. These are the types of decisions that
can make for memorable play experiences. Again, not
a lot of interpretation is necessary, but normally a little
shifting from one room to another can go a long way.

Third, review Dwarrowdeep’s themed Primary Encounter

Areas and use them as inspiration. An overwhelming
sense of loss and darkness consumes those who brave
Gundgathol. Draw on the text, themes, motifs, and
illustrations throughout this book to integrate your
Secondary Encounter Area into the Dwarrowdeep play
experience.

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NEW RELIC
HAMMER OF DWARVISH LORDS
In the beginning, Thaneduhr the All-Father
materialized from the celestial cosmos deep in the
heart of the Eternal Mountains.
He crafted a forge and an anvil from the living
rock. Thaneduhr then called to the stone of the
mountains - and the stone answered. Slowly
particles of mithril appeared and drifted toward
his hands. Thaneduhr turned his hands over and
over. Tremendous heat and light emanated from
between his fingers. The heat burned intensely.
Mithril particles drifted faster and faster toward
him.
Soon an artifact began to take shape in his
grasp - a mighty warhammer! The All-Father then
breathed on the artifact three times. Once to clear
the smoke and the steam. He breathed again to
cool the artifact. Finally, he inhaled deeply. As he
exhaled his eyes glowed with a bright white light.
His breath imbued the weapon with tremendous
magical power.
Thaneduhr then held out his hands. Seven rocks
materialized on the Anvil of Creation. Using the
Hammer of Creation, he crafted and shaped the
rocks into small humanoid figures. They were stout,
strong, hardy folk, crafted in his image. He then
breathed life into each of the figures.
The first were the Stoneborn who were gifted
with knowledge in the form of runes, the second
were the Ironforge who were given knowledge of
metalworking, the third were the Hammerhands
who were blessed with knowledge of warfare,
the fourth were the Tunneltrue and he gifted them
knowledge of mining. The All-Father bestowed
upon the Broadbeams knowledge of architecture.
The Longbeards received the wisdom and skill
to shape and mine gemstones, and finally, the
Cobblestones were given the responsibility of
service to the dwarven people.
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Under the divine right monarchy of House Stoneborn,
the dwarves grew and multiplied. They constructed a
great city while keeping the Forge of Creation and the
location of the Soul Hammer a deeply guarded secret.
Each new Stoneborn King is inaugurated by Thaneduhr’s
clerics in the Sacred Forge. His final act of ascension
is to stand before the Anvil of Creation and raise the
Hammer of Dwarvish Lords.
The Hammer of Dwarvish Lords, also known as the
Hammer of Creation or the Soul Hammer, was used
by Thaneduhr the All-Father to forge the first dwarves.
It is an ancient and holy relic of terrifying magical
power. In the hands of a dwarf, the weapon is equal
to a Mithril Warhammer +5 Dwarven Thrower (60 feet)
and will return to the hand of the wielder. The hammer
can elongate into a great two-handed warhammer
(1d10) on command. The hammer scores double-
damage when thrown and scores triple thrown damage
against giants and goblinkind. The bearer of the Soul
Hammer receives +1 Constitution and possesses +2
dwarven Stone Sense racial traits. The hammer also
possesses the abilities of a Mace of Shattering, a Mace
of Disruption, and provides 35% magic resistance. The
hammer cannot be destroyed by any known means,
mundane or magical, and is immune to all anti-magic
effects.
In addition, the hammer has the following Benign
Abilities for dwarves:
1. Giant Strength (+3 to Hit/+5 to Damage)
2. Fear Immunity
3. Regeneration (2hp/Round)
4. Haste (1/day)
The Hammer of Dwarvish Lords also possesses the
following malevolent effects. For every day the hammer
is removed from its place atop the Anvil of Creation, the
bearer ages 21 years. The hammer cannot be raised
more than three times within any one lifetime.
The hammer is the most sacred relic of the dwarven
people. Any non-dwarf that attempts to wield the
Hammer of Creation must Save versus Death at -3
or be disintegrated (this effect cannot be undone).
The Hammer of Dwarvish Lords can unlock all five
Dwarrowdeep Entrances (A-E).
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NEW MAGIC ITEMS
Eyeglass of House Longbeard
The Eyeglass of Appraisal allows a thief or magic-user
to determine the approximate value of gemstones. Use
the following chart, as determined by character class:
Class Base Appraisal (1d6)*
Fighter 1-2
Cleric 1-2
Magic-User 1-3
Thief 1-4
*Dwarves, gnomes, and halflings receive a +1 to their
base chance of appraisal.
Gauntlet of Geddinthor
Gauntlets of Geddinthor are enchanted mithril-mail
gloves reinforced with plates. They are immune to all
rust and heat/cold effects. The wearer of a Gauntlet
of Geddinthor, if unarmed, can punch for 1d6 points
of damage. If wearing two gauntlets, the wearer can
punch twice for 1d6 points damage each.
Grabthar’s Golden Gauntlets
These golden-hued steel gauntlets are designed to be
worn with platemail armour. A single gauntlet provides
a +1 to hit and damage. However, when both gauntlets
are worn together, they bestow 18 Strength on the
wearer and provide +3 to hit and +3 to damage.
They also allow the wearer to carry 50 extra pounds of
additional weight. The gauntlets may be worn by any
dwarf, or a fighter, ranger, paladin, or cleric.
be Avenged!” The bonuses of the hammer stack if used
with two of Grabthar’s Golden Gauntlets.
Grabthar forged the hammer during the Second
Goblin War. His cousin Warvan lost both his sons to
the wicked spells of a goblin shaman. Grabthar crafted
the great hammer to exact revenge. His house sigil, the
eye within a diamond, adorns both sides of the hammer
and it glows when combined with the gauntlets. His
house symbol is recognizable to most dwarves.
Mace of Shattering
This powerful two-handed great mace +2 (1d8) is
crafted of mithril and engraved with runes of power. This
blunt weapon possesses a special ability akin to sharp
or edged weapon special abilities (Vorpal, Piercing, or
Sharpness). With each successful hit on an armoured
opponent, the target’s AC is raised by one as the armour
becomes dented, dinged, and damaged. When a suit
of armour is raised to AC 10, it shatters into pieces
and is rendered useless. Each hit on magical armour
is allowed a save to avoid the effect using the target’s
unmodified Death save (armour bonuses apply).
Potion of Corruption
This potion, when poured over iron ore, erodes and
softens the integrity of the metal. Armour and weapons
crafted from corrupted iron ore are weaker and more
susceptible to rust corrosion and magical heat, cold,
and electrical damage. Slowly, but steadily, armour
classes will rise and weapon damages will fall, until they
are useless.

The gauntlets are engraved with Grabthar Goldhelm’s

house sigil, an eye within a diamond, on the back of
the hand. Grabthar’s prowess on the battlefield was
matched by his ability as a master armourer and
weaponsmith. Most dwarves will recognize his mark
immediately (75%). The runes glow a pale blue when
the bearer is in possession of both the gauntlets and
any of Grabthar’s weapons of power.

Grabthar’s Great Hammer

Grabthar’s Great Hammer (1d8) is a fearsome two-

handed weapon. The hammer provides a +1 attack
and damage bonus and +2 versus Spell-Casters.

The hammer can cast Stonebeard on its wielder

once per day if the following phrase is uttered, “By
Grabthar’s Hammer, by the Sons of Warvan, You Shall

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Raldurin’s Runehammer
Raldurin Ironforge, Son of Raldaggan, was a
dwarven hero and weaponsmith in the early days
of Gundgathol.
As he neared his death, he crafted a mighty
great hammer and, with
the help of the clerics of
Geddinthor, imbued his
essence into the weapon.
Raldurin’s Runehammer is a
sentient +2 great hammer
(1d8). The sides of the
weapon head are engraved
with his face and bracketed
with runes of power.
The top of the head is spiked. The wielder
may attack opponents with the spiked tip for
1d4 points of damage.
Raldurin’s Runehammer has an
Intelligence of 9, a Psyche of 9, and
a Willpower of 18. It has a Lawful
Good alignment.
Raldurin communicates with his
wielder via vibration. One vibration for yes, two
for no, and three for maybe. He can also shorten
or elongate vibrations to communicate his
enthusiasm or disgust. Raldurin only understands
dwarvish.
Raldurin will, more than likely, allow a dwarf to wield
him, but he may try to control other races until he
finds a dwarven warrior worthy of his name.
The runehammer’s special purpose is to slay orcs
(and black orcs). Against these enemies, Raldurin’s
eyes glow a pale blue and the weapon strikes for
1d10 points of damage. The hammer can also detect
orcs within 50 feet and gemstones within 30 feet.
Personality: Raldurin was old by dwarven standards
when he transferred his essence into the runehammer.
He is courageous and wise, an expert weaponsmith,
and proud of his noble house.
He is familiar with the entrances, passages, halls,
and mines of Gundgathol.
More than anything, Raldurin loved the
companionship of his fellow dwarves and the sound
of hammer chants sung in the meadhall.
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He had a dark and sarcastic sense of humour
typical of the dwarves.
Upon the slaying of his three nephews by orcs
at the Battle of Illefarn, he swore an oath to
Thaneduhr to destroy their race.
Seax of Beagnoth
The Seax of Beagnoth +2 is
an ancient and prestigious
magical weapon. The
weapon is larger than others
of its type: 3 inches wide and
15 inches long.
The blade is made of mithril and
engraved in dwarven geometric designs and
runes that spell Beagnoth inlaid with gold. A
deep medial groove separates the runes from
the blade edge.
The weapon strikes for 1d6+1 points of damage
and was designed to slay goblinkind.
It glows with a faint white radiance when goblins,
hobgoblins, orcs, bugbears, or norkers are
within 50 feet and it strikes for 2d4+2 against
the racial enemies of the dwarves.
Winged Hammer
A winged hammer is a magical warhammer
(1d6) with wings carved into either side of its
head.
After fighting with the weapon for one round (no
bonus), the hammer will spring from the grasp of
its wielder and fight independently.
In rounds 2, 3, and 4 it will attack with an
increasing bonus of +1, +2, and +3, respectively.
In rounds 5, 6, and 7, it will fight with a decreasing
bonus of +3, +2, and +1, before dropping to the
ground.
The hammer occupies the same space as
a character in melee and it uses the same
unmodified attack matrix as its bearer.
A winged hammer can be used once per
day. Dwarven priests claim to know of unique
winged hammers that possess special abilities.
DWARVEN RUNESTONES
Minor Runestones
Unless otherwise stated, minor runestones must be
read to activate the enchantment. Stones possess a
single word inscription in dwarvish. Once read, they
disintegrate into dust.
However, some runestones are cursed and bear a false
rune (i.e., Heal, Grow, Aid, Purify, etc.). Only casting
Read Magic will reveal a cursed stone. Unless otherwise
stated, these are one-use magic items and last for 6
turns (if applicable).
Runestone of Climbing (Rune: Climb)
This stone allows the bearer to climb as per a Potion of
Climbing.
Runestone of Death (Cursed Rune: Death)
Upon reading the runes upon its surface, the bearer
must Save versus Death or die.
Runestone of Disintegration (Cursed Rune: Dust)
Upon reading the runes upon its surface, the bearer
must Save versus Death or be disintegrated.
Runestone of Extra-Healing (Rune: Heal)
This runestone functions as per a Potion of Extra-
Healing.
Runestone of Giant Strength (Rune: Strength)
This runestone functions like a Potion of Giant Strength.
Runestone of Growth (Rune: Grow)
This runestone allows the bearer to double in size and
strength (damage bonus is doubled).
Runestone of Healing (Rune: Aid)
This runestone functions as per a Potion of Healing.
Runestone of Heroism (Rune: Courage)
This stone functions as per a Potion of Heroism
Runestone of Invulnerability (Rune: Protect)
This runestone functions as per a Potion of Invulnerability.
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Runestone of Levitation (Rune: Float)
This stone functions like a Potion of Levitation.
Runestone of Speed (Rune: Swift)
This runestone functions as per a Potion of Speed.
Runestone of Super-Heroism (Rune: Heart)
This runestone functions like a Potion of Super-Heroism.
Runestone of Sweetwater (Rune: Purify)
This stone functions as per a Potion of Sweetwater.
However, the pieces of the stone must be submerged
into the liquid being decontaminated.
Major Runestones
Major runestones are magical items that are permanent
or possess charges as per wands. Cursed stones are
falsely marked (Heal, Aid, etc.) like minor runestones. A
Read Magic will reveal the curse.
Galeb Runestone
These odd-shaped runestones allow the bearer to
summon and control (lesser) galeb duhrs. The stones
are: Small (AC: 4, HD: 3, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d6), Medium
(AC: 3, HD: 4, #AT: 1, DMG: 2d6+2), and Large
(AC: 2, HD: 5, #AT: 1, DMG: 3d6). Summoned galeb
duhrs cannot cast spells or animate boulders. They are
immune to lightning and normal fire. They take full
damage from magical fire but save at +4.
Kalbandur‘s Warstone
This runestone, identified by the mark of Kalbandur
and with the holy symbol of Geddinthor, provides the
bearer with a +1 to hit and damage while also serving
as a Ring of Fire Resistance. The stone must be worn or
carried by the bearer.
Stalagmite Runestone
This single-use runestone, marked with the holy symbol
of Dhurindain, allows the bearer to assume the form
of a stalagmite of the same approximate size. A close
inspection will not reveal that the stalagmite in question
is a magically concealed humanoid. To all normal tests
the bearer is a stalagmite. While in stone form, the
bearer can observe all that transpires around him or
her. The bearer of the stone may remain in stalagmite
form for seven days. However, for every 24 hours in
stone form the bearer must make a saving throw versus
Petrification or be turned to stone.
Runestone Arrowhead
Runestone arrowheads are carved from flint and
strengthened with runic magic. They score an additional
point of damage upon a successful hit (1d6+1) when
mounted. They can only be used once and vary in
enchantment (1d6): 1-2 (+1), 3 (+2), 4 (+3), 5 (+4),
6 (+5). Bags or pouches contain 1d4+1 arrowheads.
Runestone Axe Head
Runestone (hand) axe heads are carved from magically
reinforced flint and must be mounted. They score an
additional point of damage upon a successful hit
(1d6+1). They vary in enchantment (1d6): 1-2 (+1), 3
(+2), 4 (+3), 5 (+4), 6 (+5). On a “to hit” roll of 1, the
axe head shatters.
Runestone of Constitution
This stone grants the bearer a +1 to his or her
constitution ability score. The stone must be carried on
the bearer’s person at all times for the benefit to be
realized. Approximately 5% of these stones are cursed
and will reduce the constitution of the bearer by 1 point
permanently.
Runestone of Controlling Earth Elementals
This powerful runestone may summon and control
one earth elemental per day, as per the spell Conjure
Elemental. The bearer of the stone must concentrate
exclusively on the elemental in order to control it. The
summoning requires one turn.
Runestone of Curing
This powerful runestone possess two functions. It can
Cure Light Wounds (1 charge) or Cure Serious Wounds
(3 charges). The runestone must be held to the wound
being healed and can be used seven times per day. It
has 1d6+15 charges. It cannot be re-charged.
Runestone of Delusion (Cursed)
Upon touching this runestone, the bearer will believe
that it is a random magical runestone. The bearer will
be absolutely convinced it possesses the powers he
thinks it does and cannot be persuaded otherwise. The
enchantment can only be lifted with a Remove Curse.
Runestone of Dwarvenkind
The Runestone of Dwarvenkind is extremely rare. The
stone is viewed as one of the greatest gifts a dwarf can
bestow on a non-dwarf. This honour is typically reserved
for the most loyal and long-standing allies of dwarves.
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The bearer of the stone lowers his charisma score by
one to all non-dwarves but increases his charisma by
two to dwarvenkind. The bearer also can read, write,
and speak the dwarven language and receives the
additional abilities of darkvision and stone sense.
Runestone of Enemy Detection
This stone outlines the enemies of the bearer, whether
invisible or hidden, with a red aura within 60 feet. This
expends one charge. A Runestone of Enemy Detection
possesses 1d6+6 charges. It cannot be recharged.
Runestone of Faithfulness
The bearer of this runestone is aware of any action that
could adversely affect his or her alignment or standing
with his or her deity. He acquires this information
immediately prior to performing such an action.
Runestone of Feather Fall
This stone activates a Feather Fall spell if the bearer
falls 5 feet or more.
Runestone of Fire Resistance
This stone functions as a Ring of Fire Resistance.
Runestone of Foul Rotting (Cursed)
The bearer of this runestone, within a day, will contract a
horrible rotting affliction that drains 1 point of dexterity,
constitution, and charisma every week until the one of
the ability scores reaches zero. Upon reaching zero, the
bearer is turned into a wight. The cursed stone can be
removed with Remove Curse. The ability scores can be
recovered with a Cure Disease followed by a Heal.
Runestone of Free Action
This stone allows the bearer to move freely. The bearer
cannot be restrained or hindered by means of spell or
immersion in substances that might otherwise have a
slowing effect (water, mud, etc.). Instead, the wearer
always moves at their normal movement rate.
Runestone of Frost Resistance
This stone functions as a Cube of Frost Resistance.
Runestone of Good Luck (Luckstone)
A Runestone of Good Luck, also called a Luckstone, is
a highly polished stone inlaid with agate. The bearer
receives a +1 on all saving throws and ability scores as
long as the stone is in his or her possession.
Runestone of Illumination
The Runestone of Illumination possesses the following
three functions. First, it can cast Dancing Lights at a cost
of 1 charge. Second, it can produce Light at a cost of
2 charges. Third, it can issue a Continual Light at a cost
of three charges. A Runestone of Illumination possesses
1d6+12 charges. It cannot be recharged.
Runestone of Impact
A Runestone of Impact is a +1 sling stone (1d4) etched
with powerful enchantments. Upon impact the stone
makes a “thwack!” sound and flashes with magical
energy.
For each additional point beyond the target “to hit”
number, a Runestone of Impact does an additional
point of damage. For example, if a 15 was the required
“to hit” and a total (including all bonuses) resulted in a
17, the stone would score an additional two points of
damage beyond normal damage dice. A Runestone of
Impact can only be used once.
Runestone of Insanity (Cursed)
Upon reading the runes upon its surface, the bearer
must Save versus Magic or go insane. A Remove Curse
can break the enchantment.
Runestone of Life Trapping (Cursed)
This stone possesses seven extra-dimensional spaces
within it. Any human-sized or smaller creature who reads
the runes must Save versus Spell or be sucked into and
trapped within one of the seven spaces (including all his
or her possessions).
When all the cells are full, the stone will not trap any
additional beings. To free trapped souls, the stone must
be broken by dragon breath or a +3 or greater magic
weapon. Shattering the stone will cause a 6d6 Fireball
(25% chance the weapon will be destroyed). All those
in the vicinity, and within the cells, will take damage
(save for half).
Runestone of Light
This stone functions as per the spell Light and has
1d4+1 charges. Numbers on the stone disappear as
charges are used. It cannot be re-charged.
Runestone of Location
The Runestone of Location possesses an inverted
teardrop shape. When cast onto the ground, and the
bearer imagines a location previously visited (such as a
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stairway, entrance, exit, room, cavern, pool, etc.), the
stone will point in the direction of the desired location.
The stone may be used no more than seven times in
a given day. Note that the stone will land and point
upwards, or land on its tip, to denote elevation.
Runestone Mace Head
Runestone mace heads are carved from magically
reinforced flint and must be mounted. They score an
additional point of damage upon a successful hit. They
vary in enchantment (1d6): 1-2 (+1), 3 (+2), 4 (+3),
5 (+4), 6 (+5). On a “to hit” roll of 1, the runestone
shatters.
Runestone of Magic Detection
This stone, when held in the palm, surrounds magical
items within 20 feet in a faint blue aura. This effect uses
one charge. The stone possesses 15+1d10 charges
and cannot be recharged.
Runestone of Magic Resistance
This runestone provides the bearer with magic resistance.
Each such runestone is enchanted differently, as follows
(1d6): 1-2 (5%), 3-4 (10%), 5-6 (15%).
Runestone of Metal Detection
This stone allows the bearer to detect metal or minerals
in excess of 100 pounds within 20 feet. A dwarf who
bears this runestone will be intuitively aware of the
metal detected. The stone has 1d6+6 charges and
cannot be recharged.
Runestone of Missile Attraction (Cursed)
The bearer of this cursed runestone attracts 50% of all
ranged and missile attacks targeted at the members
of his/her party. Only a Remove Curse will allow the
bearer to cast away the stone.
Runestone of Monstrous Attention (Cursed)
This magical runestone is cursed. The bearer of the
stone attracts monsters at twice the normal rate. In
addition, monsters are more likely to attack and pursue
the owner. The stone cannot be discarded and, if thrown
away, will reappear within the bearer’s belongings until
a Remove Curse spell is cast upon it.
Runestone of Opening
The Runestone of Opening is shaped as a perfect circle
and is inlaid with mithril. When touched to a locked
door, lid, door, valve, bars, locks, bolts, etc., the portal
will unlock. This costs one charge. Note that the stone
only functions on one locked mechanism nor does it
open a portal/lid. The runestone does not disarm or
remove traps (if applicable). Also note that if a portal/
lid is double or triple locked, this will require additional
charges. The stone can dispel a Hold Portal or Arcane
Lock up to 15th level of magic use but this costs
three charges. A Runestone of Opening has a total of
1d10+10 charges. It cannot be recharged.
Runestone of Petrification (Cursed)
Upon reading the runes upon its surface, the bearer
must Save versus Petrification or be turned to stone.
Runestone of Prayer
Runestones of Prayer are commonly found in a small
bag or pouch, occasionally they are found on a
necklace. There are three types of prayer stones. The
first are Runes of Blessing (Bless), the second are Runes
of Healing (Cure Serious Wounds), and Runes of Curing
(Disease). A bag or necklace of prayer stones normally
includes two of the first two types and one of the third.
They are one use magic items.
Runestone of Proof Against Disease
This stone provides 75% immunity to all forms of disease
excluding Mummy Rot.
Runestone of Proof Against Fear
This small runestone is often attached to a necklace. It
provides immunity to all forms of fear.
Runestone of Proof Against Mummy Rot
Possession of this runestone grants the bearer 75%
immunity to the rotting curse caused by mummies.
Runestone of Proof Against Poison
The bearer of this stone is 30% immune to all forms of
poison. This determination is made prior to rolling a
saving throw, if applicable.
Runestone of Protection
This +1, +2, or +3 stone improves the bearer’s armour
class (if unarmoured) and saving throws by 1, 2, or 3.
Runestone of Pure Good
This stone is etched with powerful runes in praise to
Thaneduhr. A lawful good dwarven cleric who possess
this item can cause a flaming crack to open under the
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feet of an evil-aligned cleric up to 100 feet away.
The target will be sucked down through the fissure to
one of the planes of hell. The target receives a saving
throw versus Death to escape eternal torment.
A neutral or evil-aligned cleric will take 6d6 points of
damage from touching the stone. Use of this stone
ages the bearer 49 years. It is a one-use magic item.
Runestone of Regeneration
This runestone functions as a Ring of Regeneration.
Runestone of Rejuvenation
The bearer of this stone receives three additional points
of healing (per spell, magic item, or potion) used to
heal wounds.
Runestone of Sacred Earth
This stone allows the bearer to employ the following
dweomers: Lesser Move Earth and Passwall (1 charge
each) and Stoneshape (2 charges).
The bearer can also Transmute Rock to Mud (or the
reverse). This power uses 3 charges. It cannot be
recharged (2d10 charges).
Runestone of Seeing
This runestone has a hole in the center inset with a thin
garnet lens. When held to the eye, this stone allows the
bearer to see as if he were using a Gem of Seeing.
Runestone of Sharpening (Whetstone)
The Runestone of Sharpening, or Whetstone, is a prized
magic item among warriors.
If used on a slashing weapon like an axe or a sword
for 1 turn prior to combat, the Whetstone increases its
combat effectiveness. If used on a non-magical weapon
it will confer a temporary bonus of +1 for 2d4 rounds.
If used on a magical weapon, if will confer a temporary
bonus of +1 for 1d4 rounds.
A Whetstone has 1d4+4 uses..
Runestone of Shielding
The Runestone of Shielding absorbs Magic Missiles
generated by spell, device, or spell-like ability. They
can absorb 36 points of damage before it disintegrates
to dust. This runestone is typically worn on a necklace.
Runestone of Spell Storing Runestone of War

A Runestone of Spell Storing can hold up to six spells. In These runestones are very small sling stones, often
Gundgathol, these stones normally hold spells specific contained in a bag or pouch of 1d3+2. When hurled,
to dwarven clerics, but not exclusively. they function in a similar fashion to Wasp Darts, insofar
as a single Runestone of War will multiply in the air
The runestone is class specific. Only clerics may cast when thrown at an opponent in combat. An attack roll
clerical spells from the stone, and only magic-users must be made for each individual stone. Attacks cannot
may cast arcane spells, and so on. be divided against multiple targets. Each stone cases
1d4 points of damage plus its magical bonus. They can
A spell-casting class will become aware of stone’s only be used once.
enchantments by holding it in his or her hand. Spells
are cast as if the caster was the minimum level to use Type Number of Runestones
the spell.
+1 1d6
Runestone of Spell Turning +2 1d4
+3 1d3
This runestone functions as a Ring of Spell Turning. It
absorbs 2d6 levels before it loses its enchantment.
Runestone of Water Walking
Runestone of Steam and Vapour
This stone functions like a Ring of Water Walking.
This stone possesses two functions. The first is a spout
Runestone of Weakness (Cursed)
of super-heated steam in a jet (1 foot wide and 10 feet
long). The steam causes 4d6 points of damage in the
Upon holding this runestone the bearer is cursed with
first round and 2d6 in the second round. Saving throws
an effective strength of 3. All attacks and damage are
apply for half damage. This function has no effect on
rolled with a penalty of -3 (to a minimum of 1 point
fire-based opponents.
of damage). The stone can only be removed with a
Remove Curse spell.
The second is heated obscuring vapour equivalent to a
Fog Cloud (4x6x14 feet). The cloud persists for 1 turn
Runestone of Weight (Loadstone) (Cursed)
unless dispelled by magic or a gust of wind. Cold-based
creatures caught within the cloud take 1d6 points of
A Runestone of Weight, also called a Loadstone, is a
damage per round.
cursed magical item. The bearer of the stone is Slowed
as per the spell. Once acquired the stone cannot be
Runestone of Stupidity (Cursed)
disposed, discarded, or destroyed, short of a Remove
Curse.
Upon holding this runestone the bearer is cursed with
an effective intelligence of 3. The stone can only be
Runestone of Wisdom
removed with a Remove Curse spell.
This stone grants the bearer a +1 to his or her wisdom
Runestone of Thunderous Deafening
ability score. The stone must be carried on the bearer’s
person at all times for the benefit to be realized.
This runestone allows the bearer to cast the spell Great
Approximately 5% of these stones are cursed and will
Shout at fifth level of magic use. It has three charges.
reduce the wisdom of the bearer by 1 point permanently.
Runestone of Treasure Finding

In order to activate this runestone, it must be held in the

palm of the hand while the runes are read aloud.

The stone will then rotate in the hand and point in a

single direction (once only) of treasure within 240 feet
and in excess of 100gp total value. After the stone
indicates the direction of treasure, it disintegrates to
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SPELLSTONES Wardstone: Gas

Spellstones are runestones imbued with cleric spells. This stone protects the bearer from harmful and/or
Spellstones function as per scrolls and are one-use poisonous gases.
items. A Read Magic is required to reveal its contents.
Wardstone: Insects
Spellstone: Level 1 (1d4+1 spells)
This stone serves as a ward against insects (giant,
Spellstone: Level 2 (1d4 spells) swarm, or otherwise).

Spellstone: Level 3 (1d3 spells) Wardstone: Lycanthropes

Spellstone: Level 4 (1d2 spells) This stone serves as a ward against lycanthropes.

Spellstone: Level 5 (1 spell) Wardstone: Magic

This wardstone creates a barrier against spells and

WARDSTONEs spell-like effects from devices or monsters.
Wardstones offer powerful magical protection and are Wardstone: Petrification
useable by all classes literate in the dwarven language.
When the bearer reads the runes, they disappear This stone makes the bearer immune to petrification.
from the stone. The bearer is surrounded by a 10-
foot radius of protection. The protective barrier stops Wardstone: Plants
physical attacks from the listed creature (if applicable)
and prohibits the creature from entering the circle of This stone serves as a ward against plants and plant-
protection (the protection excludes missile weapons based creatures.
and spells). Wardstones have a duration of 2 turns.
They are one-use magic items and require a Read Wardstone: Undead
Magic to decipher.
This stone creates a barrier against undead.
Wardstone: Acid

This stone serves as a ward against forms of acid

damage.

Wardstone: Dragon Breath

This stone serves as a ward against dragon breath.

Wardstone: Elementals

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Dwarven Rings of Power Ring of House Hammerhand

Upon their creation by the All-Father, the dwarves The band of the Hammerhands
forged rings of power to represent their seven noble strengthens the bearer’s ability
houses. The rings are worn by the house lord and are in battle. The ring acts as a Ring
passed down through the ages. The rings are carefully of Free Action, Boots of Speed,
guarded, and non-dwarves are strictly forbidden and Gauntlets of Ogre Power.
to wear them. Several rings were lost in the exodus
from Gundgathol. The seven rings of the dwarves are Location: Worn by Gulgrim
considered ancestral relics and are priceless. “the Black” Whitebeard (Gund-
Felek, Room 6).
Only one ring may be worn at any given time.
Ring of House Tunneltrue
Each ring possesses common and house powers.
This ring facilitates the purpose
Common Powers: of House Tunneltrue: mining.
The ring serves as a Wand of
Each dwarven ring of power provides a base armour Metal and Mineral Detection,
class of 2 and slows aging (3 years equal 1). A dwarven Spade of Colossal Excavation,
house ring allows the wearer to Detect Magic, Read and a Necklace of Adaptation.
Magic, and Comprehend Languages at will. Each
ring also functions as Periapt of Health and a Ring of Location: Unknown.
Regeneration. All seven rings, if worn for long enough,
encourage avarice and the hoarding of wealth. Ring of House Broadbeam

The ring of the Broadbeams

House Powers: serves the foremost dwarven
architects and masons. It
Ring of House Stoneborn functions as a Cube of Force, an
Instant Fortress, and a Ring of
The ring of House Stoneborn X-Ray Vision.
bolsters knowledge and
strength. It functions as a Stone Location: Unknown.
of Controlling Earth Elementals,
and Amulet of Proof Against Ring of House Longbeard
Detection and Location, a Gem
of Seeing, and a Girdle of Giant The ring of the dwarven jewelers
Strength. and artisans has the powers
of Eyes of Magnification and a
Location: Worn by King Gem of Brightness.
Thorgallin Stoneborn (Hamelet).
Location: Citadel of Sleet.
Ring of House Ironforge
Ring of House Cobblestone
This ring emphasizes the control
and manipulation of fire. The The ring of House Cobblestone
ring functions as a Brazier of acts as a Broach of Shielding, a
Commanding Fire Elementals, Periapt of Proof Against Poison
a Ring of Fire Resistance, and +2, and a Wand of Light.
Wand of Fire.
Location: Worn by Romangat
Location: Worn by King Wartock the Destroyer (P1 Lower Halls,
Whitebeard (Gund-Felek, Room Room 81).
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New Spells Face of Dhurindain

Blessed Stone Level: 4 (Cleric)

Duration: Permanent
Level: 2 Range: See below
Duration: 1 round
Range: See below By means of this spell, a dwarven cleric enchants a
carved stone face with a protective ward. The stone
By means of this spell, a dwarven cleric may pick up a face may be located on an archway, statue, pillar-
rock or stone, not less than the size of his hand, and, statue, wall, stone door, etc. The spell is activated when
while reciting the incantation, throw it violently at a any humanoid gazes at the Face of Dhurindain. Upon
specific target (15 feet per level of the caster). Upon beholding the stone visage, the eyes glow momentarily
impact, the rock explodes and throws shrapnel in an with a terrifying divine power. Victims must make a
area of effect 10 feet by 10 feet. A successful Save saving throw versus Petrification or be turned to stone
versus Spell halves the damage: (Stone to Flesh reverses the effect). In order to draw
trespassers and tomb-robbers into the ward, dwarven
clerics will often cast the spell on bejeweled stone faces
Blessed Stone Spell Damage or statues.
Level Damage Level Damage
Great Shout
2 1d3+1 6 1d6+1
3 1d3+2 7 1d6+2 Level: 3 (Cleric)
4 1d4+1 8 1d8+1 Duration: See below
Range: 30 foot cone
5 1d4+2 9 1d8+2
The caster emits a thunderous roar that deafens and
Circle of Stones damages all those within its 30 foot cone of effect.
Any creature caught within is deafened for 2d6 rounds
Level: 3 and takes 1d6 points of damage per 2 caster levels.
Duration: 1 hour/level A successful save (Spell) negates the deafness and
Range: 10 Feet reduces the damage by half. Creatures made of crystal
take double damage from the spell. Fragile objects
By means of this spell, a dwarven cleric calls into being may be destroyed at the discretion of the Referee. Great
a circle of protection. The cleric must concentrate Shout cannot penetrate a Silence spell.
on the spell as his or her full action and the circle is
stationary. All dwarves within the circle receive a +1 Hammer Ward
bonus to their armour class, +1 on saving throws,
and +1 to attack rolls. In addition, the circle prevents Level: 3 (Cleric)
summoned creatures and undead from passing into Duration: Permanent until triggered
the sanctified space, although ranged attacks and Range: Touch
spells can penetrate the magical protection. The spell
requires seven runestones to cast (six outlining the circle By means of this spell, a dwarven cleric inscribes
and one held by the cleric in the center). If the cleric’s invisible runes as a protective ward on a door, lock,
concentration is broken, the spell fails. archway, wall, sarcophagus, chest, or important item.
When a Hammer Ward is triggered (touch) a hammer-
Courage of the Ancestors shaped field of blue force appears and swings at the
transgressor. The magical hammer strikes only once,
Level: 5 (Cleric) but never misses. The hammer inflicts 1d6 points of
Duration: 1 hour/level damage (for every 2 caster levels) and on a successful
Range: Touch (Dwarf Only) hit the target must save versus Paralyzation or be
knocked prone.
This spell imbues a willing dwarf recipient with the
bravery and courage of their ancestors. For the The invisible runes of a Hammer Ward may be found
duration of the spell, the recipient is immune to all fear by Detect Magic or any spell or item that provides true
effects and never checks morale. The dwarf is immune sight. The enchantment can be permanently removed
to all forms of mind control, magical or mundane. He by Dispel Magic.
receives a bonus of +1 to armour class and all saving
throws.
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Rest of the Ancestors
Level: 2 (Cleric)
Duration: Instantaneous
Range: 30 foot radius
By means of this spell, a dwarven cleric commands
animated skeletons and zombies to rest. The spell
causes 2d4+2 HD of skeletons or zombies to collapse.
If the remains are dwarves, then 3d4 are affected. The
remains cannot be reanimated for 24 hours. The cleric
is bound, as part of the spell, to consecrate the remains.
Runes of Dhurindain
Level: 4 (Cleric)
Duration: Permanent until triggered
Range: Touch
This spell is similar to Glyph of Warding, but specific to
the faith of Dhurindain the Secret-Keeper. By means of
this spell, a dwarven cleric may inscribe invisible runes
to protect an area against intrusion. The invisible runes
of this spell may be found by Detect Magic or any spell
or item that provides true sight. The enchantment can
be removed permanently by Dispel Magic.
This spell is designed to target an area of effect, not an
individual. The target area is 10 feet wide, 10 feet tall,
and 10 feet long (add an additional 10 feet in length
per 2 caster levels). When a creature passes into the
area of effect, the spell is triggered. The caster may
choose his or her desired effect or the Referee can
determine randomly:
Runes of Dhurindain Effects
1 Rock Blast*
2 Fire Blast*
3 Paralyzing Blast**
4 Great Shout***
*Rock or Fire Blast deals 2 hit points of damage per
level of the caster. A saving throw is allowed to half
the damage. Cast at 7th level of magic use, unless
otherwise indicated.
**As per the spell Hold Person. After the runes are
triggered a stone mouth, typically located on a wall,
statue, or pillar, will scream “Intruders!” in Dwarvish for
1 turn. Roll for Random Monsters twice in the next turn
(1-3 on d6).
***When the runes are triggered, a stone mouth,
typically located on a wall, statue, or pillar, will scream
“Trespassers!” in Dwarvish once with the effect of the
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spell Great Shout. The area of effect remains the same
as the rest of the Runes of Dhurindain.
Note that in order to best conceal their wards, dwarven
clerics inscribe runes in low visibility locations. Also,
they will position runes on ceilings and arches, or target
supporting pillars with Rock Blast or Great Shout, to
cause collapses and cave-ins.
Stonebeard
Level: 1 (Cleric)
Duration: 1 turn +1 round per level
Range: Caster
Through this spell the caster calls upon the mighty
Geddinthor before battle and transforms his beard into
granite. The beard improves the armour class of the
caster. Stonebeard provides a base unarmoured AC 4
and a +1 bonus if the caster is armoured. The effect of
this spell is so profound, it will increase the morale of
dwarves who behold it. The armour class and morale
effect remain for the duration of the spell.
Stonemouth
Level: 3 (Cleric)
Duration: See below
Range: See below
By means of this spell a dwarven cleric imbues an
existing carved stone mouth with the ability to either
speak a message or cast a spell.
Message: The mouth may speak a message up to 21
words long. The message is always spoken in dwarvish.
The number of times the message repeats is the purview
of the caster, but not longer than 1 turn. The lips of the
stone mouth, on a statue, wall, or archway, etc., will
move according to the words articulated. Stonemouth
can be placed on animated stone statues and golems
but not on living creatures or flesh. The caster may
choose the volume of the message uttered (whisper
or booming voice, etc.). In the latter case, the Referee
must make a random monster check.
Spell: Immediately after casting the spell, a dwarven
cleric may cast a second spell which Stonemouth will
discharge when specific conditions are met. Instructions
must be detailed and include visual, audible, or tactile
triggers. These could include: proximity, noise, words,
or touch. Discharged spells might include Command,
Light/Darkness, Curse, Hold Person, Great Shout,
Animate Dead, Dispel Magic, Flame Strike, Insect
Plague, etc.
The range limit, for either message or spell, is 5 feet per
level of the caster, so a 6th level cleric can command
a Stonemouth to respond to triggers 30 feet away.
Regardless, the mouth can only respond to triggers
in its line of sight or reasonable hearing distance, as
applicable. The duration of the spell is indefinite until
discharged.
Thaneduhr’s Sacred Hammer
Level: 2 (Cleric)
Duration: 7 rounds +1 per level
Range: 10 feet
This spell is like spiritual weapon, but specific to dwarven
clerics. The spell conjures a magical two-handed great
hammer into the hands of the caster. Only the caster
may use this weapon for the duration of the spell. The
weapon strikes for 1d8 points of damage and receives
a +1 to hit for every three caster levels. The weapon is
considered magical for the purpose of creatures that
can only be struck by magical weapons.
not attack dwarves unless they are attacked by a dwarf,
or a dwarf attempts to plunder their tomb. Ancestor
souls cannot leave their crypt unless commanded by
an Old One or High Old One. When the remains of
the ancestors have been destroyed, the spell dissipates
forever.
This spell cannot be reversed, short of a Wish. However,
in rare instances a high level dwarven cleric has
carved a wardstone to temporarily allow the living to
pass through a crypt protected by Vengeance of the
Ancestors, or to transport remains to a new location,
although this is a very rare occurrence. The priest who
carves the wardstone (1 month, 500gp) must be of
higher level than the original caster.

Torvin’s Flesh of Fire

Level: 2 (Magic-User), 4 (Cleric)

Duration: 3 rounds + 1 per level
Range: Self

This spell is a lesser variant of the magic-user spell Fire

Shield. By means of this spell the caster wreathes him/
herself in flames. The flames provide light to 15 feet
and any creature that touches, or attacks the caster in
melee, takes 1d4 points of damage. Ranged attacks
are unaffected. In addition, the spell provides a plus
+2 on saving throws versus fire-based attacks, +1 on
saving throws against cold-based attacks, and -4 saves
versus water-based attacks. The caster’s personal items
are not subject to fire damage.

Vengeance of the Ancestors

Level: 4 (Cleric)
Duration: Permanent
Range: 1 crypt or tomb

Dwarven clerics cast this spell to protect crypts and

status burials. The spell commands the souls of interred
dwarven warriors to animate and protect their tomb
from grave-robbers.

The dead skeletal remains rise and attack as fighters

equal to one-half the caster’s level (round up) at the
time of casting. They attack once per round (damage
by weapon) and possess 6 hit points per level. Their AC
is consistent with the armour of their burial. Note that
ancestor souls are not considered undead. They will

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NEW MONSTERS Black Orc

There are two general notes on the monster section.
First, all monster movement rates have been converted
for ease of miniature use (5 foot squares). Also note
than any mundane monsters not listed in this section
can be found in Barrowmaze Complete, The Forbidden
Caverns of Archaia, HighFell: The Drifting Dungeon, or
any core rulebook.
Amber Bulk
No. Enc: 1d4
Alignment: CE
Movement: 20
Armor Class: 2
Hit Dice: 8+8
Attacks: 3
Damage: See below
Save: F8
Morale: 12
Treasure: XVI
XP: 2420
Amber bulks are a predatorial subterranean species.
Standing 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide, the amber bulk is a
formidable opponent. Their origin is unknown, but sages
believe they are the result of magical experimentation.
Amber bulks possess massive hands and iron-like
claws. They attack with a claw/claw/bite routine for
3d4/3d4/2d4+2 points of damage. In addition, their
claws enable them to tunnel through solid stone at a
rate of 1 foot/turn (or 6 feet/turn in soft earth).
No. Enc: 2d4 (1d4x10)
Alignment: LE
Movement: 30
Armor Class: See below
Hit Dice: 3+3
Attacks: 1
Damage: By weapon
Save: F2
Morale: 10
Treasure: VII (XIX)
XP: 65
Black orcs, also called great orcs or Oor-Uks, are
stronger, more regimented, and more intelligent than
their regular orc cousins. Their skin is black with a slight
bluish-gray tinge and their hair is black, gray-black, or
white depending on their age. They have yellow eyes
and teeth.
Black orcs have an effective strength of 16 and add +2
to their melee attack and damage rolls. Every Oor-Uk
warband is led by a leader with 4 HD (28hp). Each
tribe of black orcs will have a warchief with 6 HD (40
hp) and 18 strength. Black orcs are rare and more
than likely bred by an evil wizard or warlord to serve
as an elite guard. Black orcs can move and fight in
sunlight without penalty. Black orcs take better care of
their weapons and armor than regular orcs, although
their equipment may still show rust and disrepair. These
monsters are bred for war as heavy infantry.
Oor-Uks are typically armed and armoured as follows:

The eyes of the creature possess a special ability. Any Black Orc Random Weapons and Armour
intelligent creature that beholds the four eyes of the
amber bulk must Save versus Spell of suffer Confusion Chain and
1–3 1–3 Scimitar and Polearm*
for 2d6 rounds. Shield (AC4)
Half Plate Broadsword (1d6+1)
Amber bulks, also called chitinous clods by some 4–5 4–5
(AC4) and Heavy Crossbow
species of the underdark, will eat almost anything. Half Plate and Broadsword and
They have been known to eat purple worms, giant ant 6 6
Shield (AC3) Longbow
colonies, and ankhegs. Above all, amber bulks desire
humanoids as their preferred prey.
Black Orc Random Polearm*
Amber bulks tend to have a hard black hide that shades 1–2 50% Glaives (1d8) and 50% Awl Pikes (1d10)
to yellow along the chest and belly. Their mandibles are
made of ivory and are valuable (2,000gp each). 50% Bill-Guisarmes (2d4) and
3–4
50% Halberds (1d10)
50% Awl Pikes (1d10) and
5–6
50% Military Forks (1d8)

Although Black orcs have a regimented and martial

culture, they still possess the obnoxious and disagreeable
nature of their lesser cousins. Whenever one tribe of
black orcs meets another tribe of orcs or goblinoids
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there is a 1 on d6 chance of a shoving match (65%) or The brain fungus possesses no melee attacks. Instead,
fight (35%) breaking out between them. Oor-Uks speak when it senses movement with 40 feet it releases
their own guttural orc language. psilocybin spores into the air. These spores function
akin to mind-controlling spells. The magic mushroom
Black Witches’ Butter may use the following spell-like effects once per day:
Colour Spray, Dancing Lights, Hypnotic Pattern, Blur,
No. Enc: 1d3 Ventriloquism, Fear, Suggestion, Amnesia, Hold Person,
Alignment: N and Confusion (1d4 targets).
Movement: 5
Armor Class: 8 Given they have no melee attacks, magic mushrooms
Hit Dice: 1 rely on symbiosis with other species of fungus for defense.
Attacks: 1 There is a 1-4 on d6 chance one of the following will
Damage: See below be within 10 feet of a brain fungus: violet fungi, faze
Save: F1 fungus, shrieker, icterine fungi, or phycomids.
Morale: 12
Treasure: See below The brain fungus, in combination with its spell-like
XP: 13 effects and fungal symbiosis, survives by slowly moving
over its victims and decomposing their organic remains.
Black witches’ butter are a subterranean jelly fungus.
The fungus lies in wait along a wall or ceiling until it The brain fungus has an effective intelligence of 16 and
senses prey. Upon sensing movement within 10 feet, will use terrain and adjacent funguses to full advantage.
the fungus explodes a black corrosive ichor at a single The magic mushroom will, for example, position behind
target. It will then slowly move over and consume its a rocky outcropping, to shield itself from sight and
prey. ranged attacks, while using its powers of deception to
lure prey into a trap or kill zone.
The corrosive ichor dissolves flesh, leather, and
metal. All metals on the target must save using the The brain fungus possesses the following treasure types
target’s saving throw versus death (magical items are from its victims: VI, VII, XI, and 20% 1 magic item.
unaffected). If the target is wearing armour, and the Harvesting the brain ichor of a magic mushroom can
armour is destroyed, s/he immediately takes 1d6 points provide the key ingredients for the creation of 1d3 of
of acid damage. If the target is unarmoured, s/he takes the following random potions:
1d8 points of damage. A successful Save versus Death
will, in either case, half the damage. Brain Matter: Random Potion
There is a 50% chance of treasure type I, II, or III within 1 Animal Control
10 feet of a black witches’ butter. Sages say large and 2 Delusion
huge specimens of this jelly fungi have been known to
exist. 3 Giant Control
4 Human Control
Brain Fungus
5 Philter of Love
No. Enc: 1 6 Plant Control
Alignment: N
Movement: 5 Brobdingnagian Fungi
Armor Class: 7
Hit Dice: 2 No. Enc: 1d3
Attacks: See below Alignment: N
Damage: See below Movement: 5
Save: F2 Armor Class: 6
Morale: 12 Hit Dice: 2-5
Treasure: See below Attacks: 4
XP: 38 Damage: See below
Save: F1
The brain fungus, also known as the magic mushroom, Morale: 12
is similar in size to a shrieker. Unlike the shrieker, the Treasure: See below
magic mushroom has a pink brain-like head atop a XP: 38, 110, 145, 650
thick white stalk instead of a mushroom cap.

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Brobdingnagian (Brob-ding-nag-ian) fungi stand
between 12-16 feet tall and appear as simple oversized
mushrooms. Their appearance belies their carnivorous
nature. They are normally found near watering holes
and lush environments where prey is plentiful. About
25% of the time the putrid stench of rotting flesh will
permeate in a 20 foot radius. Sages believe they are
distantly related to violet fungi.
When brobdingnagian fungi sense movement, they
attack with four long tendrils released from the
underside of their caps (they may divide their attacks
between multiple opponents) and emit a pulsating
violet bioluminescence.
The first tendril attack will attempt to close around the
neck of its target. If successful it will strangulate and
suffocate by lifting its victim off the ground (death in 4
rounds). On its remaining attacks, the fungi will either
do the same to multiple targets or use its other tendrils
like spears to puncture strangled victims with wounds.
Tendril damage is specific to hit dice: HD 2: 1d4,
HD 3: 1d4+1, HD 4: 1d6, HD 5: 1d8. It will release
slain victims along its base and consume the decaying
organic matter.
Brobdingnagian fungi normally possess treasure littered
around their immediate area. Use the following to
determine treasure: 20% 1d2 potions, 30% 1d6 gems,
50% 1d100 random coin (see Random Secondary
Encounter Area Generator).
These giant mushrooms often attract other forms of
fungi to their vicinity. There is a 10% chance of one of
the following in a cluster of brobdingnagian fungi: faze
fungus, basidirond, shrieker, or phycomid.
Cave Troll
No. Enc: 1d8 (2d20)
Alignment: CE
Movement: 40
Armor Class: 4
Hit Dice: 7+7
Attacks: 3 or 1
Damage: See Below
Save: F7
Morale: 10
Treasure: XIX
XP: 2500
The cave, or greater troll, is similar to other trolls in
basic appearance and hide colour. However, the cave
troll is slightly larger (HD: 7+7) and has a thicker and
more muscular build. The greater troll stands 10 feet
tall. The greater troll oozes a sticky substance from
its skin that retards flame. Cave trolls only take half
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damage from flame attacks but full damage from acid.
They regenerate 2 hit points per round and receive
+3 to damage rolls. Cave trolls can attack with their
natural weapons (1d6/1d6/1d10) but are more likely
to use a large two-handed weapon suited to their
size, such as clubs, spiked clubs, hammers, etc, for
3d6 points of damage. They possess all the standard
abilities of regular trolls. The hide of a cave troll is so
thick, that non-magical small-sized ranged attacks such
as arrows, stones, and crossbow bolts, have no effect.
Chrysmal
No. Enc: 1d6 (3d6)
Alignment: N
Movement: 20
Armor Class: -4/0
Hit Dice: 6+6
Attacks: 1
Damage: See below
Save: F6
Morale: 10
Treasure: XI x 3
XP: 1880
The chrysmal are a prismed formation of translucent
crystal. The chrysmal possess 4-6 leg-like stumps that
extend down from their body and a single crystalline
limb that protrudes upwards from the central trunk. The
movement of a chrysmal is relatively slow and it has a
stiff, awkward gait.
These sentient crystals inhabit the Elemental Plane of
Earth but have migrated to the Prime Material Plane.
They seek lairs rich in crystal deposits on which to
feed. Inside each chrysmal is a collection of gemstones
(Treasure Type XI x3). They pay little attention to beings
from the Prime Material Plane and cannot digest flesh.
The natural armour of the chrysmal is difficult to
penetrate. The creature is more likely to take damage
from blunt metallic weapons (AC: 0) than piercing or
edged weapons (AC: -4).
The creature attacks by one of two means. First, a
chrysmal can lash out with its central limb for 1d6+6
points of damage. Alternatively, the chrysmal can kick
with one of its leg-like appendages for 1d6 points of
damage. On a successful kick, the target must make a
successful Strength Check or fall prone (prone targets
are +4 to hit).
The chrysmal is immune to cold and fire-based attacks.
Electrical attacks score half damage (and no damage
on a successful save). The creature is also immune to
gas or poison-based attacks.
A spell that causes a loud auditory shockwave, such
as Great Shout, scores double-damage against a
chrysmal. Striking a tuning fork within 20 feet will
Confuse a single chrysmal for 3 rounds (Save versus
Petrification for no effect).
A chrysmal can move through earth, rock, or minerals
with one round of preparation. Similarly, it takes one
round to reconstitute itself upon reappearing.
The chrysmal are aggressive when provoked. If forced
to defend themselves, they prefer to set ambushes and
attack with surprise (1-4 on d6). For example, they will
seat themselves in the earth and camouflage themselves
like a natural crystal formation. They will also use this
tactic in concert with their ability to pass through the
earth to overwhelm opponents.
For every three males encountered a fourth will be
female (HD: 4+4 and AC: -2/2) and for every female
there will be 1d3 young (HD: 2+2 and AC: 0/4).
The chrysmal only eat minerals such as quartz and other
crystalline formations. The xorn prey on the chrysmal
and the two are natural enemies.
Cyclopsman
No. Enc: 2d4
Alignment: LN
Movement: 40
Armor Class: 6
Hit Dice: 1+2
Attacks: 1
Damage: By weapon
Save: F1
Morale: 9
Treasure: II
XP: 25
Cyclopsmen appear as large humans (between 6’4”
and 6’8”) with a single eye. They are striking to behold.
Their hair colour varies from light brown to black and
their eye colour from pale blue to green.
Cyclopsmen, sages believe, were bred for slave labour.
As a result, they are hardy and strong, and rarely speak.
Cyclopsmen are a dour, staid, and dogmatic race. They
prefer the company of dwarves, whom they admire for
their physical strength and loyalty. Cyclopsmen are
disparaged by some races, particularly humans, who
refer to them as “slags.”
They possess above average strength and constitution
(13-16 in both attributes) but lower intelligence
wisdom, and charisma on average (8-10). Due to
their attributes, cyclopsmen make excellent warriors.
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They are also gifted craftsmen and make outstanding
masons. Cyclopsmen are highly fearful of magic, and
are unable to train as magic-user, cleric, or any of their
sub-classes.
Cyclopsmen prefer two-handed melee weapons, but
are particularly adept with spears, glaives, and pole-
arms. They prefer light armour, such as leather or
studded leather that allows them free movement. They
possess poor depth perception due to their single eye
and are -2 on all ranged attacks. Cyclopsmen are
resilient to harsh environments and receive a +1 on
saves versus heat and cold. They are also immune to
poisonous gas. Cyclopsmen possess darkvision of 40
feet and can detect hidden and secret doors on a roll
of 1-2 on 1d6.
They have an innate spirituality and gravitate towards
organized religions such as Odin One-Eye, or the cults
of Arges or Polyphemus.
Cyclopsmen speak Suul, the name of their own
language, and some will know dwarvish (50%) and
common (25%).
Cyclopsmen have no corollary in their own language
for metaphorical communication. This presents
difficulty understanding the hyperbolical everyday
language of humans and demi-humans. As a result,
cyclopsmen interpret common vernacular and slang
literally, leading to difficulty in basic communication.
Given their size, and their communication issues, they
are often stereotyped as simple-minded.
Cyclopsmen have unique digestive systems. They are
raw carnivores. They are unable to draw nutrients from
cooked meat or other foods. Similarly, cyclopsmen are
also unable to consume alcohol. For them, alcohol
has the effect of lethal poison (Save or Die). They can
consume clotted cream, which has the same intoxicating
effect as alcohol.
Darg
No. Enc: 2d4
Alignment: LE
Movement: 60
Armor Class: 6
Hit Dice: 3
Attacks: 1
Damage: 2d4
Save: F3
Morale: 9
Treasure: None
XP: 95
Dargs are a subterranean species of lizard-like canines
domesticated and bred for war by the duergar. Dargs
are largely hairless and appear emaciated. They have
a ridged back and tail. The males of the species can
grow as large as 90 pounds in weight and 26 inches
in height at the shoulder. Females are smaller by 20
pounds and 4 inches.
They have a large maw of sharp teeth that cause 2d4
points of damage. Dargs have extraordinarily strong
jaws (effective strength of 16). On a successful bite
attack, the victim and the darg must make opposing
strength rolls. Failure means the darg has clamped
down and immobilized its victim until a successful
opposing Strength Check is made (1d6 automatic
damage each round). The duergar train dargs to attack
sword arms and are sometimes outfitted with chainmail
barding (AC: 4).
Dargs possess a sharp olfactory sense that allows them
to Detect Invisibility and track as rangers (5th Level). A
darg receives a passive (1-2 on d6) on d6 chance to
detect any living creature within 30 feet.
Derro
No. Enc: 2d4 (1d100)
Alignment: CE
Movement: 20
Armor Class: Varies
Hit Dice: 3+
Attacks: 1
Damage: By weapon
Save: Varies
Morale: 9
Treasure: IV, V, XI
XP: 21/HD
Sages believe the derro were bred as slaves, possibly
by the dark elves or the kalas-toa, or some other
unknown evil subterranean race. The ancestors of the
derro escaped, multiplied, and built a civilization in the
deep earth. Due to their history, the derro are fiercely
independent and rarely maintain alliances for long.
Derro are short in statue, no taller than 4 feet tall and
typically have muscular physiques. Their skin is pale
white with a purple or bluish tint. Their eyes are round
and broad, and they possess darkvision of 120 feet.
Derro hair tends to be white or gray.
Like all subterranean races, they suffer -1 penalty in
daylight or its magical equivalent. They venture to the
surface only to capture slaves. Note that derro have a
high dexterity, between 15-18, and receive ability score
bonus in addition to their armour class (average 16 or
an AC bonus of 2).
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Derro Weapons
Shortsword, Light Repeating Crossbow,
1-4
Studded Armour, Buckler Shield
Longpoint Dagger, Fauchard-Hook,
5-6
Studded Armour, Buckler Shield
Shortsword, Light Repeating Crossbow
7-8
Scalemail, Shield
Military Pick, Spear, Longpoint Dagger,
9-10
Scalemail, Buckler Shield
Derro Special Weapons
The derro use a light repeating crossbow. The
bow is capable of 2 shots per round and scores
1d3 points of damage. Each clip holds six bolts.
It takes one round to switch magazines. Some
derro employ a fungus-based poison on their bolt
tips (1d4 damage, Save versus Poison for half
damage). They normally carry one additional clip
beyond the loaded clip.
The derro, almost uniformly, employ Spiked Buckler
Shields. These shields may be used as a weapon
and score 1d4 points of damage. Buckler shields
remain equipped while using ranged weapons.
A Longpoint Dagger (1d4) is a long piercing
dagger that allows reach into the second rank of
an opponent, if the bearer so desires. A Longpoint
Dagger cannot be thrown. There is a 15% chance
the dagger is magical (d6): +1 (1-5) or +2 (6).
The Fauchard-Hook is a shortened polearm, about
4.5 feet long, that scores 1d6 points of damage
and is 25% likely to hook and flip the target prone
(+4 to attack rolls).
Derro hit dice vary subject to the needs of the campaign.
For every warband or patrol of four 3HD derro, there
will be a subleader of 4 or 5HD. For every group of six,
there will be a leader of 6HD and a 30% chance of a
subleader. If nine or more are encountered there will
be a 7HD leader and a 6HD subleader. Leaders and
subleaders wear Half Plate armour and buckler shield
(AC: 3) and may (1-2 on d6) possess a random potion.
There is a 15% chance one of their arms or armour
might be magical (d6): +1 (1-5), +2 (6).
In addition, there is a cumulative 10% chance that a
Derro Savant might lead a warband or patrol. A Savant
is a sage-like magic-user with 1d4+4HD.
Savants possess 1d3 miscellaneous magic items,
normally of an offensive nature. Savants can
Comprehend Languages and Read Magic as per spell.
They cast spells per day consistent with a magic-user of
the same hit dice.
A derro savant is attended by 1d3 student-savants, also
called graduate-students. Graduate-students possess 4
or 5HD. They may (1-2 on d6) have one magic-user
based magical item.
Like savants, students-savants cast spells per day as
a magic-user of the same hit dice. Both groups may
wield daggers, staves, slings, and the Light Repeating
Crossbow. Savants and students may choose from
either the magic-user or illusionist spell lists. Savants
and their students employ weapons as per derro
warriors but wear densely woven spider silk robes (AC:
4) that provide a mundane form of Free Action, as per
the magical ring. Common magic items among the
savants and students include a random potion or wand,
a magical enchantment on their robes (like a Cloak
of Protection), a magical Longpoint Dagger, Bracers of
Defense, or a Broach of Shielding, etc.
A derro stronghold will have several hundred members
with a single high-level chieftain (10+) advised by a
counsel of powerful savants (1d6). The savants are
attended by 3d4 graduates-students. One third of the
total number of derro will be female. Their stronghold
will be guarded by minor constructs including gargoyles.
Devil’s Fingers
No. Enc: 1d4+1
Alignment: N
Movement: 5
Armor Class: 7
Hit Dice: 1
Attacks: 1
Damage: 1d4
Save: F1
Morale: 12
Treasure: I-V
XP: 13
Devil’s fingers are a subterranean species of fungi. More
commonly called the rust fungus, the devil’s fingers
have long, reddish, serrated tendrils that appear like
the pointed fingers of a hand. The fungi, but especially
its hand and fingers, are coated in a corrosive goop.
When the fungus senses movement or ferrous metal,
its hands extend outward (as far as 5 feet) and latch
on tightly to its prey causing 1d4 points of damage.
In addition, any ferrous metal or metal alloy the fungi
touches (or if the fungi is struck) immediately corrodes
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with rust and becomes useless. The fungus possesses
a ravenous appetite for ferrous metal and will prioritize
the targeting of armoured legs, shields, and weapons.
Due to this corrosive effect, ordinary metal weapons
inflict no damage. Magic items, such as weapons and
armour, receive a save using the character’s saving
throw versus Death (magical bonuses apply). Failure
results in the loss of a magical bonus. This save must be
performed each time the item comes in contact with the
fungi (for instance, a +2 weapon would become a +1
weapon or a +1 weapon would become a mundane
weapon, etc.).
There is a 50% chance of treasure types I-V, and a 50%
chance of corrosive dust, in the immediate vicinity of
the fungus.
Duergar
No. Enc: 2d6
Alignment: LE
Movement: 20
Armor Class: Varies
Hit Dice: Varies
Attacks: 1
Damage: By weapon
Save: Varies
Morale: 8
Treasure: VI
XP: 27/HD
Duergar are a race of evil dwarves that live deep
underground. Their skin has a grayish-tone, and they
are often referred to as gray dwarves for this reason.
Unlike the appearance of their mountain dwarf cousins,
duergar possess slighter frames and their hair and
beards are white. Duergar are also much thinner,
almost emaciated in comparison to mountain dwarves,
and yet they still possess the strength and constitution
for which all dwarves are known. Duergar wear drab
coloured clothing that blends with the stone of their
subterranean world.
Duergar possess outstanding darkvision (120 feet)
but suffer a -1 penalty to hit in bright light or sunlight.
Gray dwarves are typically silent when not in platemail,
and surprise opponents on 1-3 on 1d6. They have the
same saving throw bonuses as other dwarves but are
completely immune to poison and paralysis. Duergar
are immune to illusion magic and phantasms.
Duergar speak their own language, and some will have
a working knowledge of dwarven, and the gesture
language of drow.
The duergar economy centers on iron mining, forging, Dwargoyle
and the slave trade. Any gray dwarf settlement will
likely (75%) have 5d20 slaves (larger settlements can No. Enc: 1d4 (2d4)
have 4d6x10 that number). Slaves often consist of a Alignment: CE
mix of morlocks, dwarves, drow, orcs, goblins, gnomes, Movement: 30 (Fly 50)
kobolds, adventurers, and a mix of subterranean Armor Class: 5
species. Hit Dice: 4
Attacks: 4
Gray dwarves are fiercely independent, and never trust Damage: See below
easily or for long. They wage war and create temporary Save: F6
alliances as it suits them. Morale: 11
Treasure: None
Duergar warriors vary from 1-9 hit dice, subject to XP: 410
the needs of the encounter. Regardless of hit dice, for
every four duergar warriors encountered there will be a Dwargoyles are gargoyle-like magical constructs. They
patrol leader. Patrol leaders possess two additional hit are created by duergar clerics and are normally used
dice. Most patrol leaders are fighters. However, there is to guard important locations or as priestly bodyguards.
a 30% chance a patrol leader is a cleric.
Like a typical gargoyle, they possess two claw attacks, a
Duergar Weapons bite, and a horn attack (1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4). However,
some dwargoyles (50%) are constructed with stone
Warriors and Patrol Leaders
warhammers or axes (1d12). If they attack with a weapon
Warhammer or Great Hammer, on the wing, they are +1 to hit. They are hardier than
1
Light Crossbow, Seax Knife regular gargoyles and possess a stronger save (as Level
Hand Axe or Battle Axe, 6 Fighters).
2
Heavy Crossbow, Seax Knife
They can only be harmed by spell or magic weapons.
3 Spear, Light Crossbow, and Seax Knife They are immune to mundane weapon damage.
Military Pick, Heavy Crossbow,
4 Dwargoyles are less intelligent than their normal
and Seax Knife
counterparts and are known to be literal in their
*Patrol Leaders are also armed with a Whip (1d3 interpretation of instructions.
damage, Save versus Paralyzation or fall prone).
Dwargoyles are crafted from hardened stone and
Duergar Armour animated by means of a runestone inserted into their
chest. Striking the runestone (an unmodified called shot
HD Warrior Patrol Leader of 19-20 on d20) will score double-damage against a
1-3 Chainmail and Shield Half Plate and Shield dwargoyle and there is a 10% it will explode causing
2d4 points of damage to all those within 20 feet.
4-6 Half Plate and Shield Plate and Shield
7-9 Plate and Shield Full-Plate and Shield Forbidden Fruit Fungus
*Within a patrol of duergar warriors (4-6 HD) there is No. Enc: 1d2
a 10% chance one possesses either a magical armour/ Alignment: N
shield or weapon (+1 (60%) or +2 (40%)). There is a Movement: 5
5% chance one carries a random potion. For a patrol Armor Class: 8
of 7-9 HD warriors the percentage is 15% (+2 (70%) or Hit Dice: 2
+3 (30%)) and a 10% chance of a potion. Attacks: None
Damage: None
*Among Patrol Leaders (4-6 HD) there is a 20% chance Save: F2
that one item from their armour or weapons is magical Morale: 12
(+1 (60%) or +2 (40%)). Patrol leaders of 7-9 hit dice Treasure: I-IV
the percentage is 30% (+2 (60%) or +3 (40%)) and XP: 38
25% chance of a potion.
This 4-foot high white mushroom grows black globule-
like fruit atop its cap. Those that behold the fungus fall
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men save at -1). A failed save means the victim drops provide natural winter camouflage. If motionless, ice
all in-hand items and immediately runs to the fungus, spiders can blend into their natural environment (1-2
picks one of its globules, and ravenously consumes on d6 chance to spot).
it. All those who consume the forbidden fruit must
Save versus Poison or die. If the save is successful, Ice spiders move slowly but can jump 10 feet once per
the victim will attempt to consume an additional fruit round. They take no damage from cold-based attacks.
every 30 seconds (with successive save attempts at -1 Ice spiders fear fire and take double damage from fire-
cumulatively) unless restrained. Upon death the victim’s based attacks.
body turns black and decomposes in 3 turns to nourish
the fungus. Ice spiders vary in size and often group together under
the protection of a large female adult. For every 5 or
Ice Spider 6HD female, there will be 1d8 1HD, 1d4 2HD, 1d2
3HD, and one 4HD ice spiders. Ice spiders attack with
No. Enc: 1d8 a bite and their damage varies by HD: 1-2 (1d4), 3-4
Alignment: N(E) (1d6), 5 (1d8), 6 (1d10).
Movement: 20
Armor Class: 4 Ice spiders do not spin webs but can climb any snow
Hit Dice: 1-6 or icy surface (or ceiling) at will. Instead of a melee
Attacks: 1 attack, they can spit a sticky mucus 20 feet that, on a
Damage: See below successful hit, slows the target’s movement rate five feet
Save: As per HD per round.
Morale: 9
Treasure: None In the absence of food, ice spiders can slow their
XP: 70/HD metabolism and hibernate for months at a time. While
hibernating they remain sensitive to the movement of
Ice spiders are spider-like creatures with eight-legs. prey (1-4 on d6 chance of awakening within 30 feet).
Their long legs connect underneath a tall upright torso.
The creatures are largely white with dark patches that

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Kalas-Toa
No. Enc: 2d4 (1d100)
Alignment: NE
Movement: 20
Armor Class: 4
Hit Dice: 3+
Attacks: 1 or 2
Damage: By weapon
Save: Varies
Morale: 9
Treasure: See below
XP: See below
The kalas-toa are a race of subterranean fishmen. The
kalas-toa possess long, gangly bodies with dark scales
and light underbellies. Their stomachs are typically
distended and paunch. They have large, broad bulbous
eyes, located on the sides of their thin fish-shaped
heads, that constantly swivel and dark back and forth.
As a result, they are rarely surprised (1 on d6) and they
have a 1-2 on d6 chance of detecting concealed or
invisible targets. Their voices sound like the gurgling
noises of a drowning man. Their hands and feet are
webbed, and their skin exudes a slimy coating. Kalas-
toans do not wear armour, instead they use harnesses to
carry equipment and decorate themselves with pearls,
beads, and shells. They can breathe both air and water
and move equally well on land or sea.
The majority of kalas-toa are classed fighters. A typical
warband consists of 2d4 fighters (between levels 3-6).
Every group of four warriors will be led by a subleader
of 6th or 7th level and every warband of eight will also
include a warband leader of 8th or 9th level. Warriors
possess treasure types III, IV, Vx3. Leaders of 6th-9th
level possess XI.
Kalas-Toan Weapons
Warriors and Warband Leaders
1 Harpoon, Shield, Dagger, and Weighted Net
2 Spear, Dagger, and Light Crossbow
3 Harpoon, Dagger, and Weighted Net
4 Scimitar, Shield, Light Crossbow
Kalas-Toan Weapons and Shields:
A harpoon is a barbed shortspear. The harpoon can be
thrown 30 feet and scores 2d6 points of damage. The
weapon is corded and coiled around the forearm of
the harpooner. On a successful attack, the target must
make a successful strength check or be jerked off their
feet and fall prone. Warriors will try to reel in prone
targets and attack (+4 on the die).
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Kalas-toans smear their slimy residue on their shields to
create a sticky coating. There is a 1-2 on d6 chance,
on a frontal attack, a weapon will stick to a kalas-toan
shield. They also employ a weighted net large enough
to cover a single man-sized or smaller target. The net
can be thrown up to 20 feet. On a successful hit the net
entangles the target. The opponent must extricate him/
herself from the net. How quickly the target can escape
the net is subject to strength: 3-12 (4 rounds), 13-15 (3
rounds), 16-17 (2 rounds), 18 (1 round).
The kalas-toan are organized into a rigid theocracy. For
every group of four warriors (4, 8, 12, and so on) there
is a 1-2 on d6 cumulative chance of a cleric (6th or 7th
level), called a Whip, leading the warband. Whips are
devotees of an evil and obscure deity called the Matron
of the Deep (Poolpdopbilp) - a strange lobster-headed
female of their species. Half of all kalas-toan clerics
employ a special weapon called a man-catcher. On
a successful hit, the man-catcher inflicts 1d6 points of
damage and pins its target around the waist or chest.
There is a 1 on d6 chance the weapon will pin both arms
and a 1-3 on d6 chance one arm will be pinned. Any
target so pinned loses their shield and dexterity bonuses
to armour class. The presence of a whip inspires kalas-
toan warriors (Morale 10). Whip spells are subject
to level. A spell list for a 6th level whip might include
(3/3/2): Cure Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from
Good; Bless, Hold Person, Silence 15’ Radius; Animate
Dead, Dispel Magic. Whips possess treasure types III,
IV, Vx3, XI, and 1d2 pieces of Random Jewelry.
For every whip-led warband of kalas-toa, there is a 1-2
on d6 chance of an elite class of fanatical clerics called
Monitors. Monitors (AC: 1) are normally between 7th
to 10th level and move at double normal rate (40).
Monitors are ferocious religious zealots and eschew
weapons in combat. They attack four times per round
with two claw attacks (2d4) and two bite attacks
(1d4+1). They can only be surprised on a 1 on d10.
Monitors can attack man-sized or smaller targets to
cause physical damage or sub-dual damage. When
attacking to subdue a target, damage is rolled as
normal. When reduced to zero hit points, the target falls
unconscious for 2d12 rounds. A spell list for a 7th level
Monitor might include the (4/3/2/1): Command, Cure
Light Wounds, Darkness, Protection from Good; Bless,
Hold Person, Holy Chant; Continual Darkness, Striking;
Cause Serious Wounds. Monitors possess treasure type
III, IV, Vx3, XI, 1d2 pieces of Random Jewelry, and a
Black Pearl worth 1d6x500gp.
Both Whips and Monitors possess the ability to Backstab
and Assassinate as per the thief and assassin classes,
respectively. Monitors border on the edge of insanity.
There is a 1-2 on d6 chance they will go insane during
combat.
A kalas-toan warband or patrol may (50%) include a Morlock
group of 1d8+6 random slaves, normally with their
tongues cut out. Slaves can include dwarves, derro, No. Enc.: 1d8 (1d20+8)
orcs, goblins, kobold, norkers, etc. Their deity, the Alignment: CE
Matron of the Deep, demands the ritualistic blood Movement: 40
sacrifice of surface-dwellers and enemies. Armor Class: 6
Hit Dice: 1
Kalas-toans possess several natural defenses. Their Attacks: Varies
slimy scales make them impossible to grapple, nor are Damage: Varies
they restricted by spells like Web. They are immune to all Save: F1
sleep, charm, hold, illusion, or mind-influencing spells. Morale: 9
Kalas-toans are also immune to poison and paralysis. Treasure: XX
They take half damage from lightning. Kalas-toans are XP: 5
subterranean and abhor sunlight or its equivalent (-1
on attacks). They are susceptible to fire-based attacks Morlocks are a degenerate race of subterranean
(full damage and save at -2). Kalas-Toans attack at +1 humanoid predators. They possess no hair and their
to hit and damage and may use two-handed weapons skin is pale and slimy. Their hands and feet are partially
with one hand. webbed, and they are excellent swimmers. Morlocks
are predatory carnivores and prefer the meat of other
They reproduce in special ritual spawning pools that humanoids.
are heavily-guarded and considered sacred. Kalas-
toan speak their own language. Warband leaders, Morlocks are completely blind and employ an advanced
whips and monitors may also speak duergar or drow. form of echolocation similar to bats to negotiate their
They will speak other languages, subject to various hunting grounds. To compensate, their olfactory and
races in their vicinity. They have darkvision of 120 feet. auditory senses are ultra-sensitive. Their echolocation
and senses provide them with the equivalent of 90
Kalas-Toan Warriors have the following experience feet darkvision and they can only be surprised on a 1
points: Warriors: 3rd: 155, 4th: 465, 5th: 1250, 6th: in d6. To best use their senses in unfamiliar ground,
2070, 7th: 2975, 8th: 3875, 9th: 4675, 10th: 5675. morlocks constantly stop, use their senses to determine
Whips: 6th: 2750, 7th: 3950. Monitors: 7th: 5250, 8th: the ground and locate their prey, and resume their
6850, 9th: 8625, 10th: 10050. movement with startling speed. Morlocks can climb as
thieves and can traverse difficult subterranean ground
Kalas-Toa Warband and hazards without slowing their movement. When
morlocks use their echolocation, the make a series of
Number and HP Weapons
three successive “click-click-click” sounds.
(4) 2x20, Spear, Dagger,
1 1
1x25, 1x28 and Shield Morlocks use their sharp claws in combat and strike
(4) 2x18, Trident, Weighted Net, for 1d2/1d2 points of damage. If both claw attacks are
2 2 successful, a morlock receives an additional bite attack
1x14, 1x26 and Shield
for 1d3 points of damage. Morlocks are primitive
(6) 4x20, and prefer their claws over weapons. When they
3 3 Scimitar, Shield, Dagger
1x23, 1x26 use weapons, they prefer crude stone clubs, spears,
(6) 3x20, Spear, Weighted Net, daggers, and/or nets.
4 4
2x22, 1x26 Light Crossbow
(8) 3x18, Glaive, Weighted Net, Morlocks can smell blood within 90 feet and possess
5 5 an insatiable hunger for humanoid flesh. Morlocks
4x21, 1x29 Dagger
have such an appetite that, upon freshly wounding a
(8) 4x19, Harpoon, Weighted Net, humanoid opponent, other morlocks will converge as
6 6
3x22, 1x30 Dagger a pack and immediately attack the freshly wounded
target. If morlocks engage in combat with an opponent
with previous wounds, they will collectively target injured
opponents first.

Under extreme circumstances, morlocks will resort to

cannibalism, starting with the weakest among them. As
a result, they do not form large communities but rather
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hunting ground to support themselves. Each such tribe Pack lizards are subterranean beasts-of-burden. They
will be led by a dominant male. The leader has 3HD, appear similar to a monitor lizard and vary in size from
12 hit points, and scores 1d2/1d2/1d4+1 damage. 6 to 8 feet in length excluding their long tails. They are
short, no more than four feet tall, and are particularly
Nematoad well-suited for gray and mountain dwarves as well as
derro.
No. Enc: 1d3
Alignment: N Pack lizards are slow in comparison to mules (3/4
Movement: 30 movement rate) but their low center of gravity and claws
Armor Class: 5 provides the ability to traverse difficult terrain, such as
Hit Dice: 4 razor rock and glassy rock, that other beasts-of-burden
Attacks: 1 cannot.
Damage: 3d4
Save: F4 Pack lizards can carry 300lbs without encumbrance.
Morale: 7 Each additional 25lbs reduces their movement (20) by
Treasure: XIV 5 until they refuse to move.
XP: 245
These lizards rarely attack unless cornered (bite 1d3).
Nematoads are large (5 foot long) subterranean toads. They prefer to flee under normal circumstances.
Their skin is chameleon-like and they can change
colours to match their environment and may surprise Pech
(1-3 on d6). They have a white ridge down their spine
that never changes pigmentation. No. Enc: 1d6+1 (5d4)
Alignment: N(G)
Nematoads are carnivores but prefer carrion. As a Movement: 20
result, they accumulate rot grubs in their broad mouth Armor Class: 3
pockets. Due to their preference for carrion, they Hit Dice: 4
developed an immunity to rot grubs and an ability to Attacks: 1
absorb other parasites. Damage: See below
Save: F4
When a nematoad attacks, it has two options: Morale: 9
Treasure: XI
The first is a bite attack (3d4) that can swallow a dwarf XP: 300
or smaller PC on an attack roll of 19 or 20. Note that
if a PC is swallowed whole, s/he will be immediately The pech are originally from the Elemental Plane of
attacked by the rot grubs in the toad’s mouth (1d6+3). Earth but some have migrated to the Prime Material
Plane. They are relatively short, about four feet high,
The second is like a breath weapon (once every three and have large heads and broad, round pupil-less
rounds) whereby the nematoad ejects its mouth of eyes. They have long arms and legs. A tribe of pech
putrid water and rot grubs (1d6+3). The discharge is so (5d4) will have an equal number of females to males
powerful it sprays 10 feet wide and 15 feet deep from and 1d4 young. They abhor bright light.
the mouth of the toad (divide the number of rot grubs
across each 5-foot square covered). The pech fashion hammers and picks which they use
as both tools and weapons (1d6+3) and they score
Pack Lizard double damage against monster types made from stone
(examples include Stone Golems, Galeb Duhr, etc.).
No. Enc: 1d4 Their flesh is hard as rock and provides an excellent
Alignment: N natural defense (AC: 3). In addition, they are immune
Movement: 20 to all forms of petrification.
Armor Class: 6
Hit Dice: 2 Their origin on the Elemental Plane of Earth offers them
Attacks: 1 with several magic-like abilities that include Stone Tell
Damage: 1d3 and Stone Shape three times per day. Three pech can
Save: F2 join and cast Wall of Stone (as a Level 16 Magic-User)
Morale: 8 and seven pech can cast Stone to Flesh (or the reverse).
Treasure: None Group spells may be cast once per day.
XP: 30

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The pech have darkvision to 60 feet and suffer attack Rock clams are carnivorous land-based monsters
penalties in bright light (-1). They typically carry a pouch that appear as rocks or small boulders 2 to 5 feet in
with gemstones (XI) and may (50%) have 1d3 pieces of diameter. Their natural camouflage makes them almost
ornamental jewelry. indistinguishable from their surroundings (1 on d6 to
spot or 1-2 on d6 for dwarves).
The pech are a peaceful xenophobic race that prefer
to be left in solitude. They speak their own tongue, and Rock clams position themselves to ambush prey in tight
some (20%) may speak underdark languages. spaces and narrow tunnels. When they sense movement
within 10 feet, the rock-like creature opens its mouth
Phycomid (Advanced) and lashes out with two tendrils (a rock clam may divide
its tendril attacks against multiple opponents). If a rock
No. Enc: 1d4 clam successfully hits with both tendrils, it immediately
Alignment: N drags its prey into its sharp-toothed maw and bites for
Movement: 5 1d4 points of damage per hit die. If only one tendril
Armor Class: 4 is successful, it will drag its target into its mouth the
Hit Dice: 3 following round (a single-bound victim can resist being
Attacks: 1 dragged into the mouth by making a successful Strength
Damage: See below Check to hold their ground). Tendrils have an armour
Save: F4 class of 5 and 4 hit points per HD (these are in addition
Morale: 12 to its total hit points).
Treasure: I-IV
XP: 95 Rock clams disgorge treasure they cannot digest and
there is a 25% chance of 1d3 gems and a 25% chance
Advanced phycomids are subterranean tubular fungi of 1d3 jewelry in the immediate vicinity. There is also
often found among common mushrooms and molds. a 50% chance of treasure type I-V. Each rock clam
They are partially immune to fire (save at +4 and only contains a large pearl in its center worth 100gp/HD.
take half damage). There is a 1 on d6 chance a rock clam has a Black
Pearl worth 300gp/HD instead.
Advanced phycomids partner symbiotically with various
species of mold. Whenever advanced phycomids are Rock Manta
found, there is a 50% chance of either yellow mold,
cinnamon mold, amber mold, or brown mold around No. Enc: 1d2
the base of each phycomid. When threatened, Alignment: N
phycomids spew globules of sticky fungal mold as far Movement: See Below
as 40 feet. There are at least three known types of Armor Class: 3
advanced phycomids (Tan, Brown, and Ochre): Hit Dice: 2-5
Attacks: See below
Advanced Phycomid Fungal Mold Damage: See below
Save: F2-5
1. Tan Effect as per Cinnamon Mold Morale: 10
2. Brown Effect as per Brown Mold Treasure: See below
XP: 47, 95, 220, 650
3. Ochre Effect as per Yellow Mold
Rock mantas are flying creatures that live in subterranean
caves and caverns.
Rock Clam
They appear in size and shape to manta rays found
No. Enc: 1d4 in ocean environments except they possess a central
Alignment: N serrated maw, and their hide is rock-like in texture and
Movement: 5 appearance.
Armor Class: 4
Hit Dice: 1-4 Rock mantas can change their colour to match
Attacks: See below their environment. Their superior chameleon-like
Damage: 1d4/HD camouflage ability allows them to surprise their prey
Save: F2-4 (1-3 on d6). They prefer to attach to a high wall or
Morale: 12 ceiling and wait in ambush. Rock mantas can fly (40
Treasure: See below feet) or scuttle about the floor (10 feet).
XP: 24, 56, 110, 300
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Due to their subterranean existence, rock mantas Runestone Skeleton
are photosensitive and attack at -1 when exposed to
anything brighter than torchlight. No. Enc: 1d8
Alignment: N
Rock mantas attack by flying at their prey and attacking Movement: 20
with their maw. On a successful hit, a rock manta Armor Class: 4 or 6
receives an additional attack as it lashes its victim with Hit Dice: 2
its tail. Attacks: 1
Damage: By weapon
Sages believe the rock manta appeared through a gate Save: F2
from the Elemental Plane of Earth. The nature of their Morale: 12
flight is unknown. Rock mantas vary in size according Treasure: None
to the following chart: XP: 65

Age Category Size HD Bite/Tail DMG Runestone skeletons are the remains of dwarven
warriors who, upon death, agreed to protect the crypts
Young 3ft 2 1d3/1d2 of their house and ancestors. In a ritual unknown to
Young Adult 4ft 3 1d4+1/1d3 all but the priests of Thaneduhr, magical runestones
Adult 5ft 4 2d4/1d4 are embedded in their eyes and allow them to rise and
defend the resting-places of their kin.
Mature 6ft 5 2d4+2/1d6
Some runestone skeletons will be dressed in the armour
Rock mantas do not possess lairs. However, the they wore in life. Roll 1d6: (1-3) Chainmail AC: 5, (4-
following treasure types may (1-2 on d6) be found 5) Half Plate AC: 4, or (6) Platemail AC: 3. Most wield
within 50 feet of their location: I-VI, VII, and XI. warhammers, great hammers, hand axes, battle axes,
shortswords, or seax knives. Runestone skeletons can
Rothe only be damaged by magical weapons, spells, fire,
and acid. They turn as 6 hit die monsters. Holy water
No. Enc: 2d20 has no effect on these skeletons. When the skeleton is
Alignment: N destroyed, the two runestones may be taken as treasure.
Movement: 30 Use the following chart to determine value:
Armor Class: 7
Hit Dice: 2
Attacks: 1 Random Runestones 
Damage: 1d4 1-3 No value
Save: F2
Morale: 8 4-5 Mundane Runestone*
Treasure: None 6 Magical Runestone**
XP: 20
*See the Random Mundane Runestone Table and Value
Rothe are musk-oxen adapted to the subterranean
world. They have a mane of long, thick, shaggy hair **Roll 1d6: Healing, Light, Impact, Insanity, Death,
and horns that wrap around their heads. Rothe have Protection.
large eyes adapted to the underdark (darkvision of 50
feet) and they shun bright light. They are herbivores and Runestone Golem
primarily graze on fungi and lichen.
No. Enc: 1
Occasionally, a small herd of wild rothe may be found Alignment: N
wandering the underdark. They will be led by a bull Movement: 20
with 3HD. Rothe rarely attack unless provoked. They Armor Class: 3
prefer to charge opponents with their horns or trample Hit Dice: 7
with their hooves for 1d4 points of damage. Attacks: 1
Damage: 1d10
Various races including the drow, duergar, derro, and Save: F7
others, keep large herds of domesticated rothe as food. Morale: 12
The fur of the rothe is often harvested for clothing and Treasure: None
weaving in the underdark. XP: 1490

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A runestone golem is stout, roughly humanoid golem ferrous metal or metal alloy the bat touches (or if
comprised of dwarven runestones. These golems are the bat is struck) immediately corrodes with rust and
used to guard tombs and crypts of import. When a becomes useless. Looking for the largest metal objects
runestone golem is first activated - normally by an to consume, rust bats will typically target armour,
intrusion into the crypt it guards - its magical energy shields, and weapons, in that order.
flickers on and off momentarily as if powering up after
a long period of dormancy. Due to their corrosive ability, ordinary metal weapons
inflict no damage on rynocks. Magic items, such
The golem defends the crypt by bashing opponents as armour and weapons, receive a save using the
with its fists. When this golem is struck opponents must character’s saving throw versus Death (magical bonuses
save (Spells) or randomly activate a runestone (roll apply). Failure results in the loss of a magical bonus.
1d6) with the following spell effects cast at 7th level (if This save must be performed each time the item comes
applicable): in contact with the bat (for instance, a +2 weapon
would become a +1 weapon or a +1 weapon would
Runestone Golem: Random Effect become a mundane weapon, etc.) or each round the
bat clings to, and tries to corrode, the item.
1 Great Shout 4 Glyph of Warding*
2 Darkness Globe 5 Petrification Rynocks hang from ceilings like other bats, but will also
use their natural camouflage and attach themselves to
3 Fear 6 Weakness** rusted metal to surprise their prey (noticed on a 1 on
d6).
*Glyph of Fire (1-3) or Electricity (4-6): 14 points of
blast damage. Save for half. Sentinel of the Ancestors
**As per Runestone of Weakness. The effect lasts for No. Enc: 1d4
1d4 turns. Alignment: N
Movement: 20
These golems are unaffected by non-magical weapons. Armor Class: 3
Like all golems they are immune to sleep, charm, hold, Hit Dice: 3
and mind-influencing spells. They are unaffected by Attacks: 1
poison or gases. When a runestone golem is destroyed, Damage: 1d6
it falls into a heap of broken stones including 1d4 Save: F3
magical and 1d4 mundane runestones. At least one Morale: 12
of the mundane runestones will bear an inscription Treasure: None
with the name of the priest who constructed the golem. XP: 350
These runestones are considered rare and valued at
500gp. The sentinel of the ancestors is a variant construct
akin to an archaian sentinel or caryatid column. They
Rust Bat appear as stone statues, pillars, or columns in the
form of dwarven warriors. Sentinels will often guard
No. Enc: 1d2+1 (1d10) important locations like a vault or crypt of an ancestor.
Alignment: N They remain inanimate until someone disturbs the
Movement: 5 (Fly 40) place they were assigned to protect. They are made
Armor Class: 5 of a granite strengthened and reinforced with dwarven
Hit Dice: 1 stonecraft and clerical magic.
Attacks: 1
Damage: See below With each hit on a sentinel, the player character must
Save: F1 make two saving throws: the first for the character
Morale: 8 (Paralyze) and the second for the weapon (Death). Roll
Treasure: None the character save first. A successful save results in
XP: 24 damage to the construct but not the PC. If the character
fails, the strength of the stone has quivered up the arm
Rust bats, also called rynocks, are about two feet in to the body of the attacker (1d4 points of damage). Roll
length. They are red-brown in color with underbellies for the weapon next using the character’s unmodified
of burnt orange. Death save. If the weapon fails, it shatters against the
stone. Magical weapons apply their bonuses to the
Rynocks feed of ferrous metal. They attack by swooping saving throw. A successful save results in no effect.
down and attaching to their prey (no damage). Any
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Sentinel of the Ancestors Steeders are hierarchical and therefore easily trained.
(Advanced) Gray dwarves use them as mounts but also for hunting
in the caves and caverns of the underdark.
No. Enc: 1d2
Alignment: N Steeders can climb at will. They can climb walls and
Movement: 20 ceilings at half their movement rate. They can perform
Armor Class: 0 a 20-foot jump attack once per combat (+1 on the die).
Hit Dice: 8 Steeders do not possess a poison bite and their webs
Attacks: 2 are flame resistant. Steeders are bloodthirsty. If they
Damage: 1d6+2/per attack detect fresh blood, or draw fresh blood, other steeders
Save: F8 will seek to attack the bloodied target.
Morale: 12
Treasure: None Subterranean races like the duergar construct special
XP: 850 steeder saddles. The saddle allows the rider to hang
upside down while mounted but does not allow the
The greater sentinel of the ancestors is similar to the 3 hit rider to easily dismount. Mounting oneself into a saddle
die sentinel insofar as they appear as statues or columns requires 1 turn.
of dwarven warriors. However, the greater Archaian
sentinel is constructed with stronger enchantments and Toad (Huge)
has greater hit dice. Some are equipped with shields
that provide 25% resistance to magic. No. Enc: 1d2
Alignment: N
The greater sentinel strikes twice (1d6+2 points of Movement: 30
damage with each attack). They are normally armed Armor Class: 4
with stone axes or hammers. Sentinels, if they wish, Hit Dice: 8
can hurl rocks, or break off pieces of stone, to throw Attacks: 1
at opponents (also 1d6+2). Note that the sentinel can Damage: 6d4
divide its two attacks between multiple targets. Save: F8
Morale: 10
Treasure: XIV
Advanced Sentinel of the Ancestors Armaments XP: 2600
1-2 Hammer and Shield
These massive toads are as large as small house and
3-4 Axe and Shield
often weigh between 1000-3000lbs. Like other toads,
5-6 Axe and Hammer the huge toad can blend into their environments,
surprising opponents on a 1-3 on 1d6.
Like the 3 hit die version, striking an advanced sentinel
results in quivering damage and possible weapon- A huge toad has a long 20-foot tongue through which
shattering effect. they attack and yank opponents into their gaping
mouth. A successful bite attack deals 6d4 hit points of
Steeder damage and victims must Save versus Poison or die.

No. Enc: 1d8 Huge poisonous toads have a swallow attack that
Alignment: N is effective against small-sized opponents (dwarf of
Movement: 20 smaller). Swallowed opponents suffer 1d6 hit points of
Armor Class: 4 damage per round. Their treasure is most often strewn
Hit Dice: 3 around their lair or in their belly.
Attacks: 1
Damage: 1d6
Save: F3
Morale: 8
Treasure: None
XP: 95

The steeder is a subterranean species of giant spider.

They are relatively short (3 to 3.5 feet high) with black
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Unicorn (Shaggy) The xorn are completely immune to fire or cold-based
attacks. They suffer only half damage from electrical-
No. Enc: 1d3 based attacks, or no damage with a successful saving
Alignment: LG throw. The spells Rock to Mud and Stone to Flesh reduce
Movement: 80 a xorn to AC 8 for 1 round, and the xorn cannot attack
Armor Class: 2 until it transforms back to its original form. The spell
Hit Dice: 7+7 Move Earth pushes a xorn backwards 30 feet and stuns
Attacks: 3 it for 1 round. A xorn can glide through stone, dirt,
Damage: 1d10x2/1d12 or almost any other sort of earth except metal after 1
Save: F7 round of preparation. A Phase Door spell cast on an
Morale: 10 area containing a burrowing xorn kills it instantly. The
Treasure: None xorn possess three eyes and are almost never surprised
XP: 1,300 (1 on d6). The xorn may (50%) possess treasure types
XIx3, XXII, XIII, XXI in their guts. The xorn and the
The shaggy unicorn is a massive and majestic creature. chrysmal are natural enemies.
Adult males stand over six feet in height and can weigh
over 2,000lbs. Their coat is long and shaggy to protect
against the harsh conditions of the Northern Reaches.
Like all unicorns they have a long horn that grows from
the center of their foreheads and their coats are snow
white.

These majestic creatures have the ability to teleport 1

time per day, along with a rider, up to 360 feet. Some
say the elf-chieftains of the Northern Reaches use these
huge creatures as mounts. The creatures are hunted
for their horns, which sages say, function as powerful
magical wands.

Xorn

No. Enc: 1d4

Alignment: N
Movement: 20
Armor Class: -2
Hit Dice: 7+7
Attacks: 4
Damage: 1d3x3/6d4
Save: F7
Morale: 10
Treasure: See below
XP: 2,100

The xorn are 5-6 feet tall and are native to the elemental
plane of earth. When on the material plane they tend to
live deep underground, where they feed on gemstones.
The Xorn look like boulders when stationary and are
able to blend into their environment (surprise on 1-3 on
1d6). The xorn do not attack humans or demi-humans
as they cannot digest meat. They are largely indifferent
to creatures of the material plane — except for those
carrying precious metals or minerals.

They can smell gemstones up to 20 feet away and will

demand adventurers give them their gem and precious
metals. If refused, they will almost always (90%) attack.

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PREGENERATED CHARACTERS
Ser Alec Erminemantle, Knight-Errant
Level 1 Human Paladin of St. Ygg
STR: 17 INT: 14 WIS: 14 DEX: 13 CON: 15 CHA: 17
HP: 11
AC: 1 (Plate, Shield, Dex)
Alignment: Lawful Good

Weapons: Longsword, Mace, Dagger

Equipment: Backpack, Iron Rations (1 Week), Waterskin, Torches (7),

Sacks (4), Vial of Holy Water (2), Silver Holy Symbol, Crowbar, 50’ Rope.
Abilities: Paladin Skills

Krannog, Son of Krannock, Blood Krannuul “Dragon Slayer” Longbeard

Level 1 Dwarf Fighter
STR: 18 INT: 9 WIS: 12 DEX: 13 CON: 16 CHA: 10
HP: 12
AC: 3 (Chain, Shield, & Dex)
Alignment: Neutral Good

Weapons: Hand Axe, Warhammer, Seax Knife

Equipment: Backpack, Iron Rations (1 Week), Waterskin, Sledgehammer,

Iron Spikes (5), Steel Mirror, Grappling Hook, Sacks (6).
Abilities: Dwarf Traits

Aeldir Greenleaf
Level 1 Elf Fighter
STR: 12 INT: 14 WIS: 12 DEX: 16 CON: 13 CHA: 14
HP: 11
AC: 6 (Leather and Dex)
Alignment: Neutral Good

Weapons: Longsword, Longbow and 20 Arrows, Dagger

Equipment: Backpack, Elvish Bread (3 Weeks), Waterskin, Flask of Oil (2),

Large Sacks (3), Small Sacks (5).
Abilities: Elf Traits

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Selena the Sorceress
Level 1 Human Magic-User
STR: 12 INT: 17 WIS: 13 DEX: 14 CON: 12 CHA: 18
HP: 4
AC: 9 (Dex)
Alignment: Chaotic Good

Weapons: Quarterstaff, Sling and 10 Stones, Dagger

Equipment: Backpack, Iron Rations (1 Week), Spellbook, Waterskin, 10’

Pole, Torch (7), Flint and Tinder, Parchment, Quill, Ink Pot, Steel Scroll
Tube, Small Steel Mirror, Caltrops (2 Bags).
Spellbook: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Magic Missile, Floating Disc

Brother Botram
Level 1 Human Cleric of St. Ygg
STR: 14 INT: 12 WIS: 16 DEX: 13 CON: 13 CHA: 12
HP: 9
AC: 3 (Chain, Shield, and Dex)
Alignment: Lawful Good

Weapons: Mace, Warhammer, Sling and 20 Stones

Equipment: Backpack, Iron Rations (1 Week), Waterskin, Holy Symbol,

Wooden Spikes (3), Prayer Beads, Large Sacks (3), Vial of Holy Water (3).
Spells: Cure Light Wounds

Dramwise Barleycorn
Level 1 Halfling Thief
STR: 12 INT: 13 WIS: 12 DEX: 16 CON: 14 CHA: 15
HP: 7
AC: 6 (Leather and Dex)
Alignment: Chaotic Good

Weapons: Shortsword, Dagger (x3)

Equipment: Equipment: Backpack, Iron Rations (1 Week), Waterskin,

Small Lantern, Flask of Oil, Flint and Tinder, Steel Scroll Case, Pouch of
Flour, Garlic, Caltrops, Thieves’ Picks and Tools, Steel Vial of Acid, Chalk.
Abilities: Thief Skills

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Rival Adventuring Parties Second Sons
Regg’s Dregs Gorum Grimbeard, Son of Garuuk
Level 3 Dwarven Fighter
Regg Mac Easbuig
S 18 I8 W 16 D 14 C 13 Ch 8
Level 1 Human Fighter
AL: LG HP: 26 AC: 1 (Plate, Shield, Dex)
S 16 I8 W6 D 10 C 10 Ch 17
Weapons: Warhammer +1, Handaxe, Dagger
AL: NG HP: 10 AC: 4 (Chain and Shield)
Weapons: Broadsword, Heavy Crossbow, Dagger Thormach “One-Eye” Longbeard
Level 2 Dwarven Fighter
Masdra, Daughter of Grimnir
S 11 I 10 W 12 D9 C 13 Ch 11
Level 1 Human Cleric of Odin
AL: LG HP: 15 AC: 4 (Chain and Shield)
S7 I6 W 17 D9 C 15 Ch 16
Weapons: Handaxe, Warhammer, Light Crossbow
AL: NG HP: 9 AC: 6 (Studded and Shield)
Weapons: Hammer and Sling Dwaltok Ironmane, Son of Dwaltor
Spells (1): Cure Light Wounds Level 3 Dwarven Fighter/Level 3 Cleric of Dhurindane
S 18 I 14 W 17 D 10 C 15 Ch 12
Magnus the Magician
AL: NG HP: 23 AC: 0 (Plate, Shield +1, Dex)
Level 1 Gnome Illusionist
Weapons: Warhammer, Mace, Sling
S9 I 17 W 12 D 16 C 16 Ch 12
Spells (3): Command, Protection from Evil, Spiritual
AL: LG HP: 6 AC: 8 (Dex) Hammer
Weapons: Quarterstaff and Four Daggers
Spells (1): Hypnotism, Read Magic, Detect Magic Nodom Stonehammer of Citadel Silver
Level 2 Dwarven Fighter/Level 2 Thief
Uktu One-Eye S 15 I 15 W 10 D 18 C 16 Ch 9
Level 1 Cyclopsman Fighter AL: NG HP: 17 AC: 4 (Studded and Dex)
S 16 I 13 W 10 D 14 C 16 Ch 10 Weapons: Broadsword, Light Crossbow, Dagger
AL: LG HP: 11 AC: 3 (Chain, Shield, Dex) Thief Abilities: PL 30%, F/RT 27%, PP 27%, MS 27%
Weapons: Broadsword, Mace, Longbow CW 78% HS 17% HN 1-2

Caledon Crowfoot Storack Rockfist, Blood of Stordin the Hammerhand
Level 1 Human Fighter Level 2 Dwarven Fighter
S 15 I 14 W 13 D 17 C 12 Ch 15 S 17 I7 W 12 D 11 C 13 Ch 7
AL: CG HP: 10 AC: 5 (Studded and Dex) AL: NG HP: 16 AC: 4 (Chain, Dex)
Weapons: Longbow, Spear, Dagger Weapons: Battle Axe, Warhammer, Dagger

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The Wolverines! Ulag’s Outlaws
Jed Strongarm Ulag “Great Axe” Ironhand,
Level 2 Human Fighter/Level 2 Cleric of Crom Blood of Ulum, Hero of Coldwater
S 16 I 15 W 16 D9 C 17 Ch 10 Level 2 Dwarven Fighter
AL: NG HP: 21 AC: 4 (Chain and Shield) S 18 I 10 W 14 D 15 C 17 Ch 13

Weapons: Mace, Sling AL: LN HP: 18 AC: 3 (Half Plate and Dex)

Spells (2): Command, Cure Light Wounds Weapons: Battle Axe +1, Hand Axe, Dagger

Eruka of Thatchum Halgdain Rockbottom of Clan Rockbottom

Level 1 Human Cleric of Syldina Level 1 Dwarven Fighter
S9 I 13 W 17 D 17 C 10 Ch 14 S 14 I 13 W 13 D 17 C 14 Ch 13

AL: CG HP: 8 AC: 4 (Ringmail, Shield, Dex) AL: LN HP: 11 AC: 2 (Chain, Shield, Dex)

Weapons: Mace and Sling Weapons: Warhammer, Hand Axe, Light Crossbow

Spells (1): Cure Light Wounds

Goli “Broadhead” Ironside, Son of Golakk
Level 2 Dwarven Fighter
Advar of the Red Dawn
S 18 I 11 W 14 D 17 C 14 Ch 12
Level 2 Human Fighter
S 10 I 10 W5 D9 C9 Ch 16 AL: N HP: 17 AC: 1 (Half Plate, Shield, Dex)

AL: CG HP: 15 AC: 7 (Leather and Shield) Weapons: Hand Axe, Warhammer, Shortsword

Weapons: Broadsword, Spear, Dagger

Braefrag Mountainbeard
Level 2 Dwarven Fighter
Teasdale the Mystic
S 14 I 12 W 12 D 10 C 13 Ch 15
Level 3 Half-Elf Magic-User
S 11 I 17 W 14 D 13 C 13 Ch 16 AL: CN HP: 16 AC: 4 (Chain and Shield)

AL: N HP: 10 AC: 7 (Ring +2 and Dex) Weapons: Spear, Hand Axe, Light Crossbow

Weapons: Quarterstaff, Dagger, Darts (9)

Mulmar Brighthammer of the Red Crystal Caves
Spells (3): Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Read Magic,
Chandra-Kar’s Charm of Disciplinary Jargon Level 1 Dwarven Fighter
S 15 I 10 W 14 D 13 C 15 Ch 12
Mattice Lightfinger AL: LN HP: 11 AC: 5 (Ringmail, Shield, Dex)
Level 2 Human Magic-User/Level 2 Thief Weapons: Warhammer, Mace, Sling, Dagger
S 14 I 18 W 17 D 16 C 15 Ch 9
AL: NG HP: 14 AC: 7 (Cloak +1 and Dex)
Weapons: Shortsword, Light Crossbow, Dagger
Spells (2): Aztazibar’s Acrid Finger, Mazakala’s
Imperfect Panic, Read Magic, Detect Magic

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Tayback’s Four-Leafs Valdghar’s Vandals
Tayback Knut Valdgharson
Level 4 Half-Elf Fighter Level 2 Human Barbarian
S 15 I 15 W 10 D 16 C 11 Ch 14 S 18 I 11 W 11 D 10 C 17 Ch 11
AL: CG HP: 32 AC: 5 (Studded +2) AL: CN HP: 20 AC: 6 (Studded and Shield)
Weapons: Longsword, Longbow +1, Dagger Weapons: Broadsword, Spear, Hand Axe, Dagger

Tavaran Greenmantle Arne the Vandal

Level 4 Elf Thief Level 2 Human Barbarian
S 10 I 14 W 15 D 17 C 16 Ch 17 S 17 I 11 W9 D9 C 18 Ch 10
AL: NG HP: 22 AC: 4 (Cloak +2, Ring +2, Dex AL: CN HP: 19 AC: 7 (Ringmail)
Weapons: Longsword, Longbow, Dagger Weapons: Battle Axe, Hand Axe, Dagger
Thief Abilities: PL 26%, F/RT 23%, PP 42%, MS 44%,
CW 90%, HS 37%, HN: 1-4 Erik the Chosen of Valdghar
Level 2 Human Cleric
Nueloth Starsilver S 16 I8 W9 D9 C 18 Ch 8
Level 3 Elf Fighter/Level 3 Cleric of Aeldrin Moonbow AL: N HP: 21 AC: 7 (Ringmail)
S 17 I 16 W 18 D 17 C 11 Ch 14 Weapons: Great Hammer, Sling
AL: CG HP: 35 AC: 3 (Elven Chainmail +2, Dex) Spells (2): Cure Light Wounds, Command
Weapons: Mace +1, Sling
Spells (3): Cure Light Wounds, Command, Hold Torsten of Frozenfar
Person Level 1 Human Barbarian
S 16 I 12 W 10 D 15 C 16 Ch 16
Illuthil of the Woodland Realm
AL: CN HP: 12 AC: 6 (Leather, Shield, Dex)
Level 4 Elf Magic-User
Weapons: Broadsword, Hand Axe, Dagger
S 11 I 16 W 13 D 16 C 11 Ch 14
AL: CG HP: 12 AC: 4 (Robe +2, Ring +2, Dex)
Ulf of the Frost Wolves
Weapons: Quarterstaff of Striking, Dagger Level 1 Human Barbarian
Spells (4): Feather Fall, Magic Missile, Read Magic, S 18 I9 W 13 D 17 C 13 Ch 13
Detect Magic, Invisibility, Pyrotechnics
AL: NG HP: 11 AC: 5 (Studded, Dex)
Aithlin Sun-and-Stars Weapons: Two-Handed Sword, Spear, Dagger
Level 2 Elf Fighter/Level 2 Magic-User
S 14 I 14 W 13 D 13 C9 Ch 15
AL: CN HP: 16 AC: 5 (Bracers AC6, Dex)
Weapons: Quarterstaff, Dagger of Hurling +1
Spells (2): Fennril’s Exquisite Strangulation, Baltron’s
Black Sheen, Read Magic, Detect Magic

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 The Slovenly Trull Random Patron Generator
Name Morning Noon Evening Present?
Lug One-Eye 95% 95% 95% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Algar the Absentee Bartender 30% 40% 60% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Jala the Barmaid 95% 95% 95% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Gethek and Dundrall Cobblestone 95% 95% 95% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Duras Longbeard 15% 15% 65% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Haldal, Oric, Falbrig Longbeard 10% 25% 65% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Angarr Tunneltrue 20% 40% 60% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Uldram Broadbeam 30% 60% 90% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Martok Longbeard 10% 10% 50% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Grewl Hammerhand 10% 10% 80% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Company of the Axe Mercenaries 50% 50% 80% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Ancient Seer 1% 25% 20% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Garduul Ironforge 15% 15% 45% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Karnir, Georin, Dunli Ironforge 15% 35% 65% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Aldrick and Malkin (Apprentices) 15% 35% 75% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Andrax Ironforge 10% 10% 30% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
High Priest Halgdrin Stoneborn 5% 15% 10% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Old One Khalg Hammerhand 5% 10% 5% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Gilius Ironforge 15% 35% 15% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Skuld of Odin 10% 10% 10% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
King Thorgallin Stoneborn 5% 5% 5% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Queen Findlass Stoneborn 5% 5% 5% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Prince Thordain Stoneborn 20% 40% 60% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Princeling Thordak Stoneborn 40% 60% 80% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Cuthgaert, Senior-Ealdorman 40% 60% 80% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Cernwahl, Ealdorman 20% 40% 60% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Eadbhert, Ealdorman 10% 40% 20% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Regg’s Dregs 15% 25% 50% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Second Sons 15% 25% 50% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
The Wolverines! 15% 25% 50% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Ulag’s Outlaws 15% 25% 50% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Tayback’s Four-Leafs 15% 25% 50% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Valdghar’s Vandals 15% 25% 50% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Dwarf Ironstone Miners (1d6+2) 10% 20% 60% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Dwarf Villagers (1d4+2) 35% 45% 85% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Human Villagers (1d4+2) 35% 65% 75% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Human Farmers (1d4+2) 35% 65% 75% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Level 0 Men-at-Arms (1d4) 25% 35% 75% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Level 1 Henchmen (1d2) 25% 35% 75% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Porters/Torchbearers (1d2) 35% 65% 65% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Evil Brigands (1d4+2) 15% 25% 45% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Sheepherders (1d4) 20% 65% 35% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Merchants (1d4+1) 35% 70% 95% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Dwarf Apprentices (1d4+1) 20% 60% 60% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Cyclopsmen (1d4) 45% 75% 85% ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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 RANDOM MUNDANE RUNESTONES (TABLE I)

1 May this stone stand in commemoration of the Siege of the Black Moons in the Year 249.
2 We memorialize the heroism of Thordur Ironforge who charged the black orcs at the Battle of the Lonely Stones.
3 Kulain etched this stone in memory of Kulnir Cobblestone, my father.
4 In the Year 34, Gorgrom, Blood of Falgorm, became Lord of House Hammerhand. I Dondur carved these runes.
5 We celebrate the birth of Bamlin Tunneltrue, Grandson of Bamghar, in the Year 582. I Kaldun caved these runes.
6 Hamrak, Grandson of Bragrak Silverfist, engraved this stone in worship to Thaneduhr.
7 This stone marks the life of Hambuin Silverhand, Master Blacksmith.
8 Huldock, etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Braedock in the Year 944.
9 May this stone stand in recognition of the Siege of Three Hills in the Year 625.
10 This stone marks the opening of the Copper Mine dedicated to my ancestor Bragdram in the Year 720.
11 Broannic cut these runes in memory of Duric Greathammer who died at the Battle of the Little Round Cairn.
12 Alloc carved this stone in glory to the ancestors of House Ironforge.
13 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Battle of Blackhold.
14 This stone celebrates the opening of the Gold Mine dedicated to Thaneduhr in the Year 291.
15 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Battle of the Black Pits.
16 I, Banmor, Son of Banur Broadbeam, carved this stone to Dhurindain in the hope of children with my wife Thurla.
17 Rothrar carved this stone in honour of the ancestors of House Broadbeam.
18 Forgrum had these runes cut in memory of Multek Stonebeard who died at the Battle of the Black Sky.
19 Thaneduhr blessed me with strength and bravery at the Siege of Blackwater in the Year 902. Nortok etched these runes.
20 This stone marks the acceptance of Gimhur Redaxe into House Ironforge in the Year 763. I, Gunli, carved these runes.
21 My Uncle died at the Battle of the Goblin Barrows. I, Kanglin Ironforge, carved these runes.
22 Thaneduhr blessed me with strength at the Battle of Dark Mountain in the Year 111.
23 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Hamdin Hardhelm in the Year 673.
24 I, Maror, carved this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Barrelheart.
25 Behold my father Huldal Longbeard who pushed back the ogre vanguard at the Battle of Brannick’s Tor.
26 Kartek etched this stone in memory of Algal, my friend.
27 I, Ragror, wrote this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Strongstar.
28 This stone marks the birth of my son Bragdrim of House Hammerhand in the Year 716.
29 Galund, Blood of Galorin Grimfoot, engraved this stone in worship to Dhurindain.
30 I, Banmor, offer this stone to Geddinthor for strength and bravery in the Battle of Two Fords.
31 I, Thandrin, etched this stone to honour the ancestors of House Rockbeard.
32 This stone marks the life of Thindhur Stonehelm, Old One of Thaneduhr.
33 This stone marks the opening of the Platinum Mine dedicated to Dhurindain in the Year 188
34 I, Runli, Son of Rundain Battlehammer, carved this stone in prayer to Geddinthor.
35 I, Dorin, etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Thandal Longbeard in the Year 647.
36 This stone immortalizes the life of Kharack Ironanvil, Master Weaponsmith.
37 In commemoration of the Siege of Black Glen. I, Dranrum, Blood of Drandar Hammerhand, carved these runes.
38 This stone marks the birth of my son Draelur of House Tunneltrue in the Year 976.
39 Norain Flinthammer etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my nephew Nordhur.
40 This stone announces the birth of my son Kharlur of House Hammerhand in the Year 600.
41 This stone celebrates the life of Guthain Greathammer, Master Blacksmith.
42 Radaggan etched this stone in memory of Radlar Tunneltrue, my friend.
43 This stone marks the birth of my son Alur of House Stoneborn in the Year 455.
44 This stone marks the name day of Dwaltek Thunderheart in the Year 98.
45 I, Drulin, Grandson of Durli Hammerhand, carved this stone in prayer to Dhurindain for the fertility of my children.
46 Gimdri, Grandson of Rothdal Brightaxe, engraved this stone in worship to Dhurindain.
47 I, Karkarak, Son of Karnan, offer this stone to Dhurindain for strength and bravery in the Battle of the Rusty Pike.
48 I, Dundal, Grandson of Dundorri Hillsmith, offer this stone to Geddinthor for courage in the Battle of Silver Spurs.
49 I, the widow of Thinmor, etched these runes. He was slain by Ogres at the Battle of Bleached Peaks in 543.
50 On the opening of this Crystal Mine, I pray to thee Dhurindain.

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51 My father Thudlin Hammerhand led the ambush against the Red Ear Goblins at the Battle of Frozen Barrows.
52 May this stone stand in recognition of the Battle of Troll Tor in the Year 83.
53 Gimain carved this stone to bring glory to the ancestors of House Ironforge.
54 My grandfather Thangrom Longbeard, Son of Golgrom, charged the orc shieldwall at the battle of Burnt Cliffs in 433.
55 Hamrak had these runes cut in memory of Killind Greathand who was slain at the Battle of the Black Stockade.
56 On the opening of this Salt Mine, I pray to my ancestor Gimthor.
57 On the opening of this Bloodstone Mine, I pray to my ancestor Dagdal Silverbeard.
58 I, Morindin, Blood of Morthain, offer this stone to Thaneduhr for strength in the Battle of the White Citadel.
59 This runestone celebrates the apprenticeship of Rundock Tunneltrue, Master Ironstone Miner, in the Year 521.
60 Rolli etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Banli in the Year 577.
61 Kiltok Mountainbeard etch these runes to remember the life and bravery of my nephew Kildur. Slain by the Goblin King.
62 I, Bragmir, carved this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Warstone.
63 I etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my Grandfather Bragdur, the Hero of Nalgur Pass.
64 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Thordan Battleshield in the Year 875.
65 I, Gergrim Longhelm, etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my friend Thontek.
66 Halbuin had these runes cut in memory of Braenock Blackfist who was slain by orcs at the Battle of Eagle Peak.
67 Falrum etched this stone in memory of Norir Ironforge, my uncle.
68 Galdin, Son of Galdhur Greatheart, engraved this stone in praise to Geddinthor.
69 Dhurindain blessed me with strength at the Battle of Silver Caves in the Year 128. I, Dranlin etched these runes.
70 Dramdain had these runes cut in memory of Raldhur Stoneforge who died at the Battle of the Pinned Barrow.
71 On the opening of this Crystal Mine, I pray to my ancestor Ragonk Brewbeard.
72 May this stone stand in recognition of the Siege of Dark Hammers in the Year 761.
73 My Nephew died at the Battle of Shattered Axes. I, Brodhur Broadbeam, carved these runes.
74 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Siege of Bleached Bones.
75 In commemoration of the Battle of Braydon Hill in 876. I, Ragdin, carved these runes.
76 My Son died at the Battle of the Salt Gate. I, Gerg Battlehammer, carved these runes.
77 I, Balice Hillsfar, widow of Rundur, etched these runes. He was slain by giants at the Battle of the Red Pass.
78 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Gaxlig Glitterhame in the Year 229.
79 This stone marks the opening of the Mithril Mine dedicated to Thaneduhr in the Year 959.
80 This stone marks the opening of the Great Hall of the Fourth Deep. Dedicated to my ancestor Drambrag in the Year 619.
81 My nephew died at the Battle of Karda Brae. I, Dununn Stoneborn, carved these runes.
82 Durnar, son of Guthain Ironbeard, engraved this stone in worship to Dhurindain.
83 I, Brairn, wrote this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Grimforge.
84 In commemoration of the Battle of Black Teeth. I, Ragdan, Blood of Ragdar Barrelstane, carved these runes.
85 Thangrim Mountainanvil etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my grandfather Thandock.
86 I, Dramund, carved this stone in prayer to Dhurindain in the hope of fertility with my beloved wife Kilta.
87 I, Kharor, Blood of Kharudan carved this stone in prayer to Thaneduhr.
88 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Battle of Ninestane Henge.
89 This stone marks the life of Huldain Anvilstane, Master Armourer.
90 Dhurindain blessed me with strength at the Siege of the Broken Spear in the Year 553. Braeolf etched these runes.
91 I, Gimir Blackbeard, Father of Undir, etched these runes. He was slain by giants at the Siege of Yellow Tears.
92 Thonag etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Thondal in the Year 227.
93 This stone marks the birth of my son Brodal of House Stoneborn in the Year 963.
94 May this stone stand in recognition of the Battle of the Salt Bridge in the Year 999.
95 My nephew died at the Battle of Broken Armies. I, Fimdhur Broadbeam, carved these runes.
96 We mark the anointment of Fimror Stoneborn, Blood of Galror, into the service of Thaneduhr in the Year 391.
97 I, Bamag, Son of Bamdal Giantbane, offer this stone to Geddinthor for courage in the Siege of Green Trolls.
98 In commemoration of the Siege of Three Hammers. I, Aldrag, Son of Dhurdrag, carved these runes.
99 Dagrar carved this stone to bring glory to the ancestors of House Broadbeam.
00 May this stone stand in commemoration of the Siege of the Black Moons in the Year 249.

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1 We honour the sacrifice of Drangrim Tunneltrue who led the charge at the trolls at the Second Battle of the Black Peaks.
2 Gimdin had these runes cut in memory of Thondin Goldsmith who died at the Battle of the Black Ford.
3 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Thandal Goldhelm in the Year 573.
4 In honour of Gimfrag Tunneltrue, Grandson of Gimdal. I, Bandal Blackheart, carved these runes in the Year 355.
5 I eternalize the courage of my friend Klarbuin, who ran into the goblins and was slain at the Battle of the Maiden’s Stone.
6 Dundri cut this stone in memory of Runairn Rocksmith who died at the Siege of the Dhurri’s Keep.
7 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Yaldal Stoneanvil in the Year 651.
8 This runestone celebrates the birth of Hamtek Tunneltrue in the Year 6. I, Hamlin Battleheart, carved these runes.
9 In honour of my uncle Ragrak Stoneborn, Blood of Thaneduhr. Slain by the trolls at the Third Battle of the Frozen Peaks.
10 Stornir had these runes cut in memory of Gimrim Strongfoot who died at the Siege of the Iron Holdfast.
11 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Urtek Barrelstane in the Year 438.
12 In celebration of Fimtok Tunneltrue, Grandson of Fimdal, into the service of Dhurindain in the Year 454.
13 The courage of Borukk Cobblestone, held the shieldwall against the orcs at the Battle of the Old Dwarf Bridge.
14 Kardur had these runes cut in memory of Dwalag Hammerhand who died at the Battle of the Red Thicket.
15 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Muldain Ironshield in the Year 16.
16 This runestone honours the apprenticeship of Daldin Stonehand to House Hammerhand in the Year 805.
17 Kalrar etched this stone in memory of Mulmar Cobblestone, my nephew.
18 In commemoration of the Battle of Mist Hills. I, Thorlur, Blood of Durdalin Ironforge, carved these runes.
19 May this stone stand in recognition of the Battle of Three Axes in the Year 805.
20 I, Hamdin, Son of Hamdal, carved this stone in prayer and humility to mighty Dhurindain.
21 This stone marks the opening of the Mithril Mine dedicated to Thaneduhr in the Year 550.
22 On the opening of Great Bloodstone Hall, I pray for the blessings of Dhurindain.
23 Karmor Greataxe etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my father Galdock.
24 I, Dranan, Blood of Drandri Hammerhand, offer this stone to Geddinthor for strength in the Battle of the Forest Moons.
25 This stone marks the birth of my son Galir of House Stoneborn in the Year 842.
26 I, Brorum, wrote this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Hammersmith.
27 Drandock etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Gorli Woodenshield in the Year 432.
28 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Siege of Sunken Barrows.
29 Galgrim carved this stone in honour of the ancestors of House Ironforge.
30 Kharri, Blood of Halgarri Rockforge, engraved this stone in worship to Thaneduhr.
31 I, Barfrag, friend of Thannar, etched these runes. He was slain by orcs at the Battle of the Salt Mines of Darmoor.
32 This stone marks the life of Hamrak Stoneheid, Master Armourer.
33 My Uncle died at the Siege of the Grassy Hill. I, Kilgal Tunneltrue, carved these runes.
34 Dhurindain blessed me with bravery at the Battle of the Round Drumlin in the Year 404. Drandir etched these runes.
35 Return to me.
36 In commemoration of the Battle of Bleached Bones. I, Drambuin, Grandson of Dramdun Redbeard, carved these runes.
37 May this stone stand in recognition of the war of Bloody Hammers in the Year 682.
38 I, Gorrak, carved this stone in prayer to Thaneduhr in the hope of fertility with my beloved wife Bralli.
39 This stone marks the opening of the Iron Mine in praise of my ancestor Furin Oakhelm in the Year 311.
40 On the opening of this Diamond Mine, I pray to mighty Dworgrim.
41 Hamtok Goldcrown etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my father Grolur.
42 I, Fimhur, Blood of Fimlock Proudheart, offer this stone to Geddinthor for strength in the Battle of Uddar’s Holdfast.
43 This stone marks the birth of my son Runrak of House Hammerhand in the Year 928.
44 I, Gallur, wrote this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Silvercrown.
45 Kurolf etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Thondurric in the Year 183.
46 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Battle of Long Bones.
47 Ragorric carved this stone to bring glory to the ancestors of House Ironforge.
48 Gromir, Grandson of Groror Ironshield, engraved this stone in worship to Dhurindain.
49 I, Bragdin Barrelhame, Uncle of Bragdal, etched these runes. He was slain by goblins at the Siege of Black Spears.
50 This stone marks the life of Grodain Battleanvil, Master Architect.

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51 My Father died at the Battle of Wooden Shields. I, Thingrim Longbeard, carved these runes.
52 Thaneduhr blessed me with strength at the Battle of Goblin Gorge in the Year 500. Fimrim etched these runes.
53 Bannir etched this stone in memory of Brori Cobblestone, my father.
54 In commemoration of the Battle of the Sinking Fen. I, Bragdin, Grandson of Braggeddin, carved these runes.
55 May this stone stand in honour of the Battle of Broken Teeth in the Year 165.
56 I, Gurdrin, Son of Gurri, carved this stone in prayer to the Secret-Keeper.
57 This stone marks the opening of the Mithril Mine in honour to Thaneduhr in the Year 840.
58 On the opening of this Great Hall, I pray to my ancestor Rothdal Greystone.
59 Dallin Battlebeard etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my Uncle Dallgor.
60 Honour Drangrim Tunneltrue who led the charge against the trolls at the Second Battle of the Black Peaks and was slain.
61 Gimdin had these runes cut in memory of Thondin Goldsmith who died at the Battle of the Black Ford.
62 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Thandal Goldhelm in the Year 573.
63 This runestone glorifies the coronation of Gimfrag Tunneltrue, Grandson of Gimdal in the Year 355.
64 This stone eternalizes the courage of my friend Klarbuin, who wadded into the goblinsat the Battle of Grimdark Stone.
65 Dundri cut this stone in memory of Runairn Rocksmith who died at the Siege of the Dhurri’s Keep.
66 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Yaldal Stoneanvil in the Year 651.
67 This runestone celebrates the birth of Hamtek Tunneltrue in the Year 6. I, Hamlin Battleheart, carved these runes.
68 These runes remember the courage of Ragrak Stoneborn, slain by the trolls at the Third Battle of the Frozen Peaks.
69 I, Ragtok II, carved this stone in prayer to Thaneduhr for the health of my family.
70 This stone marks the opening of the Copper Mine to Thaneduhr in the Year 132.
71 I, Storag Greatforge, Grandfather of Storli, etched these runes. He was slain by wolves at the Battle of Broken Shields.
72 Gorrum Battlehand etched these runes in remembrance of life and bravery of my nephew Gordur.
73 I, Baldain, Blood of Baldric “Great Shout” Longbeard, offer this stone to Geddinthor for the blessing of strength.
74 This stone marks the birth of my son Bamur of House Cobblestone in the Year 335.
75 Idri wrote this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Thunderheart.
76 Kalund etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Lurund Broadbeam in the Year 464.
77 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Third Battle of Citadel Sleet.
78 Killic carved this stone to bring glory to the ancestors of House Tunneltrue.
79 Kordaldrak, Blood of Rudald Flintbane, engraved this stone in worship to Dworgirm.
80 Thaneduhr spared me at the Battle of Yellow Bones in the Year 231. Draek Warhelm etched these runes.
81 Falrar etched this stone in memory of Dalgrar Ironforge, my uncle.
82 In commemoration of the Siege of Severed Heads. I, Gimog II, carved these runes.
83 May this stone stand in recognition of the Battle of Boggy Fen in the Year 521.
84 I, Hulror II, carved this stone in prayer to Geddinthor for success in business.
85 This stone marks the opening of the Silver Mine dedicated to my ancestor Gorfal in the Year 371.
86 On the opening of this Gold Mine, I pray to thee Geddinthor.
87 Barunn Grimhelm etched these runes in remembrance of life and bravery of my nephew Norunn.
88 I, Hulgtok Son of Martok IV, offer this stone to Geddinthor for courage in the Siege of the Brown Plateau.
89 This stone marks the birth of my son Draegrim of House Cobblestone in the Year 302.
90 I, Benhurn, carved this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Longbeard.
91 Thaneduhr blessed me with strength of heart at the Battle of Yellow Bones in the Year 704. Dramlic etched these runes.
92 Remember the strength of my cousin Thalur Ironforge II who wadded into the orc ranks at the Battle of the Bloody Axes.
93 Dwalund had these runes cut in memory of Grundin Hardcrown who was slain at the Battle of the Dead Fields.
94 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Halgdin Goldanvil in the Year 99.
95 This runestone immortalizes the adoption of Grunrak Broadbeam III in the Year 78. I, Knir, carved these runes.
96 I, Mormar Ironforge, slayed the ogre champion Yagbaek at the Siege of the First Battle of the Gap of Gnarr.
97 I, Storack Hardfist, Father of Storgrom, etched these runes. He was slain by Hill Giants at the Siege of the Steading.
98 This stone marks the life of Muldal Blackanvil, Master Warrior.
99 My uncle died at the Battle of Long Bones. I, Dramric Tunneltrue, carved these runes.
00 I, Durri Underheart, Father of Durindal, etched these runes. He was slain by frost giants at the Battle of the Glacial Rift.

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1 I, Gurrald, Son of Gurstal Longbeard, offer this stone to Geddinthor for strength and bravery in battle.
2 This stone marks the birth of my son Burdain of House Broadbeam in the Year 266.
3 I, Storur, etched this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Battlebeard.
4 Bragnar etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Bragain “Barrel” Cobblestone in the Year 826.
5 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Battle of Broken Boulders.
6 Halgbuin carved this stone to bring glory to the ancestors of House Longbeard.
7 Grolli, Granddaughter of Muldain Thunderhammer, engraved this stone in worship to Dhurindain.
8 I, Kaliss, Grandmother of Dranorin, etched these runes. He was slain by goblins at the Battle of Frozen Hammers.
9 This stone marks the life of Braegur Grimhand, Old One of Geddinthor.
10 My Son died at the Siege of Yellow Tor. I, Bragund Hammerhand, carved these runes.
11 Thaneduhr blessed me with strength at the Second Battle of Broken Spurs. Drandon Axesmith etched these runes.
12 We mark the heroism of Grunrum, who led the ambush against the hobgoblins at the Battle of the Slaver’s Stockade.
13 Gorunn had these runes cut in memory of Dwaldaggan Stonecrown who died at the Battle of the Blackened Bog.
14 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Raghur Warstone in the Year 818.
15 I eternalize the coronation of Runlin Cobblestone, Blood of Runedalin, as Lord of House Cobblestone in the Year 278.
16 My father Fintok Tunneltrue, Blood of Gorfindal, led the orc ambush against that saved the Battle of the Inverness Keep.
17 Balfrag had these runes cut in memory of Gurdal Strongarm who died at the Battle of the Bloody Fen.
18 This stone marks the name day of Yurmak Thundertongue in the Year 905.
19 Behold the anointment of Burdur Ironforge to Dhurindain in the Year 337. I, Gimmin, carved these runes.
20 My father Rothdock Cobblestone held against the Goblin Shieldwall for four hours at the Battle of the White Mound.
21 Orin had these runes cut in memory of Furgal Mountainsmith who died at the Battle of the Barrier Peaks.
22 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Karrock Battlehelm in the Year 886.
23 Frar Blackhand, apprenticed to House Broadbeam in the Year 694. I, Mardin, carved these runes.
24 This stone marks the bravery of Braebur Ironforge who lead the assault on the giant vanguard at the Battle of Threshold.
25 Thorain had these runes cut in memory of Dramdir Hammerstone who died at the Battle of the Skara Down.
26 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Karrak Goldeater in the Year 871.
27 I, Furdag, carved these runes to celebrate adoption of Grotok Rockbottom into House Cobblestone in the Year 248.
28 I celebrate my father Thalbane Broadbeam who lead the assault on the hobgoblin pikes at the Battle of Misty River.
29 Balar had these runes cut in memory of Storog Hillstar who died at the Siege of Thistle’s End.
30 This stone marks the name day of Rorund Mountainbrow in the Year 237.
31 This runestone marks the coronation of Galban Hammerhand I in the Year 46. I, Grungrom, carved these runes.
32 I, Halgral Broadbeam IV, slayed the goblin warlord Yustal at the Battle of the Pined Gap.
33 This stone glorifies my father Morglar Hammerhand II who rallied against the ogres at the Battle of the Shallow Fen.
34 Bamrim had these runes cut in memory of Nori Brewbeard who died at the Battle of the Flat Cairn.
35 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Ragrin Grimshield in the Year 331.
36 This runestone memorializes my father Halgir Stoneborn, Son of Durgir, in the Year 673. I, Halgorin, carved these runes.
37 I, Galdoc Tunneltrue, Grandson of Galdhurin, slayed the Orc Warlord Uzgeg at the Battle of the Red Mushroom Caves.
38 This stone glorifies the sacrifice of my father Thorir Ironforge II who pushed back the trolls at the Battle of Bloody Stones.
39 Brobin had these runes cut in memory of Thur Longhame who died at the Battle of the Stunted Trees.
40 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Thanrag Battlefist in the Year 721.
41 This runestone marks the apprenticeship of Kilain Longbeard II in the Year. I, Kardur Axecrown, carved these runes.
42 I, Albuin Ironforge II, slayed the hobgoblin berserker Sizgut at the Battle of the Bloodstone Mines.
43 This stone honours my father Storur Tunneltrue II who wadded into the black orc scimitars at the Battle of the Circle.
44 We are the Earth, and the Stone, the Dwarves from Rock, Made Flesh and Bone, our Axes, and Hammers sing.
45 Thandhur had these runes cut in memory of Galrak Warhammer who died at the Battle of Barrowmoor.
46 This stone was carved to mark the name day of Norgrom Grimstone in the Year 873.
47 This runestone marks the apprenticeship of Bamdur Hammerhand IV in the Year 222. I, Thanror, carved these runes.
48 I, Ragric Stoneborn, slayed the troll warlord Ughgek at the Siege of the Black Mounds.
49 Thandhur cut these runes to honour mighty Thaneduhr.
50 This runestone honours my ancestor Dworgrim in the Year 2.

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51 Galdhur etched this stone in memory of Ori Tunneltrue, my grandfather.
52 In commemoration of the Battle of Three Keeps. I, Rag mir/ric II, carved these runes.
53 May this stone stand in recognition of the Siege of Broken Hammers in the Year 476.
54 I, Dramdur IV, carved this stone in prayer to Thaneduhr for the strength to protect my people.
55 This stone marks the opening of the Bloodstone Mine dedicated to Geddinthor in the Year 774.
56 On the opening of this Copper Mine, I pray to my ancestor Galmar.
57 Gorin Mountainheart etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my grandfather Brorir.
58 I, Raglur, Blood of Ragalan Bloodaxe, offer this stone to Dhurindain for strength in the Battle of Purple Highlands.
59 This stone marks the birth of my son Balnar of House Ironforge in the Year 841.
60 I, Galdri, wrote this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Blackhame.
61 Dunran etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Balnir in the Year 379.
62 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Battle of Shattered Hammers.
63 Ragolf carved this stone to bring glory to the ancestors of House Cobblestone.
64 Valdric, Son of Falkk Greathelm, engraved this stone in worship to Dhurindain.
65 I, Balda Greathand, widow of Faldain, etched these runes. He was slain by ogres at the Siege of Two Shields.
66 This stone marks the life of Bamdhur Greathand, Master Warrior.
67 My father died at the Battle of the Salt Caves. I, Norgrim Tunneltrue, carved these runes.
68 Thaneduhr blessed me with strength at the Battle of Little Men in the Year 5. Gergrim Hammerstane etched these runes.
69 Rothrum etched this stone in memory of Dalrum Cobblestone, my son.
70 In commemoration of the Battle of Two Citadels. I, Daldur, Blood of Dalri, carved these runes.
71 May this stone stand in recognition of the Battle of Broken Hills in the Year 45.
72 I, Halgrain II, carved this stone in prayer to Dhurindain for luck.
73 This stone marks the opening of the Platinum Mine to Thaneduhr in the Year 743.
74 On the opening of this Silver Mine, I pray to my ancestor Thalwalin.
75 Duri Silvertongue etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my grandfather Draeli.
76 I, Kilmarnock, offer this stone to Geddinthor for strength and bravery in the Siege of Frosted Pines.
77 This stone marks the birth of my son Brogain of House Cobblestone in the Year 947.
78 I, Bamnir, wrote this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Thunderfoot.
79 Thonum etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Thoban in the Year 521.
80 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Battle of Green Giants.
81 Hamik carved this stone to bring glory to the ancestors of House Cobblestone.
82 Dramfrag, Son of Dramric Mountaincrown, engraved this stone in worship to Dhurindain.
83 I, Guthairn Barrelrider, friend of Thualar, etched these runes. He was slain by ogres at the Siege of the Leaning Tor.
84 This stone marks the life of Gromad Hillblade, Master Jeweller.
85 My Grandfather died at the Battle of Orc Moons. I, Halgund Stoneborn, carved these runes.
86 Thaneduhr blessed me with strength at the Siege of Bleached Earth in the Year 114. Thinorin etched these runes.
87 Halgdock etched this stone in memory of Halrak Hammerhand, my father.
88 In commemoration of the Battle of the Black Gate. I, Banog, carved these runes.
89 May this stone stand in recognition of the Siege of Three Pikes in the Year 176.
90 I, Kharag II, carved this stone in prayer to Geddinthor for the strength to protect my people.
91 This stone marks the opening of the Crystal Mine dedicated to Dhurindain in the Year 399.
92 Guthdur Brighthame etched these runes in remembrance of the life and bravery of my uncle Nordur.
93 I, Branar Blood of Gorlar, offer this stone to Thaneduhr for strength and bravery in the coming battle.
94 This stone marks the birth of my son Broain of House Stoneborn in the Year 231.
95 Dalgeddin’s Will, Be Done.
96 I, Rothdin, wrote this runestone to honour the ancestors of House Barrelhelm.
97 Ragrim etched this stone in honour of my ancestor Korgrim in the Year 621.
98 This runestone marks the anniversary of the Battle of Thatchum.
99 Gorhur carved this stone to bring glory to the ancestors of House Ironforge.
00 Falrar, Son of Bandar Fireforge, engraved this stone in worship to Geddinthor.

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3 Runestone of Healing 32 Runestone of Enemy Detection
4 Runestone of Climbing 33 Runestone of Location
5 Runestone of Growth 34 Runestone of Shielding
6 Runestone of Heroism 35 Runestone of Proof Against Poison
7 Runestone of Levitation 36 Runestone of Rejuvenation
8 Runestone of Sweetwater 37 Runestone of Faithfulness
9 Runestone of Treasure Finding 38 Runestone of Good Luck (Luckstone)
10 Spellstone: Level 1 (1d2 spells) 39 Runestone of Magic Detection
11 Spellstone: Level 1 (1d4+1 spells) 40 Runestone of Wisdom
12 Spellstone: Level 2 (1d2 spells) 41 Runestone of Constitution
13 Spellstone: Level 2 (1d3+1 spells) 42 Runestone of Light
14 Spellstone: Level 3 (1d2 spells) 43 Runestone of Thunderous Deafening
15 Spellstone: Level 3 (1d3+1 spells) 44 Stalagmite Runestone
16 Runestone of Protection +1 45 Stalagmite Runestone
17 Runestone of Protection +2 46 Wardstone: Plants
18 Runestone of Water Walking 47 Wardstone: Acid
19 Runestone of Magic Resistance 48 Kalbandur ‘s Warstone
20 Runestone of Proof Against Disease 49 Wardstone: Plants
21 Runestone of Proof Against Fear 50 Wardstone: Petrification
22 Runestones of War +1 (1d2) 51 Grabthar’s Runestone
23 Runestones of War +2 (1d3) 52 Runestone of Monstrous Attention
24 Runestone of Impact +1 (1d2) 53 Runestone of Missile Attraction
25 Runestone of Impact +2 (1d3) 54 Runestone of Petrification
26 Runestone Arrowhead +1 55 Runestone of Insanity
27 Runestone Axe Head +1 56 Runestone of Stupidity
28 Runestone Mace Head +1 57 Runestone of Delusion
29 Runestone of Sharpening (Whetstone) 58 Runestone of Weakness
30 Runestone of Feather Fall 59 Runestone of Weight
31 Runestone of Illumination 60 Runestone of Disintegration

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3 Runestone of Healing 32 Runestone of Dwarvenkind

4 Runestone of Extra-Healing 33 Runestone of Sacred Earth
5 Runestone of Growth 34 Runestone of Steam and Vapour
6 Runestone of Levitation 35 Runestone of Spell Storing
7 Runestone of Sweetwater 36 Runestone of Spell Turning
8 Runestone of Treasure Finding 37 Runestone of Proof Against Mummy Rot
9 Runestone of Super-Heroism 38 Runestone of Free Movement
10 Runestone of Giant Strength 39 Runestone of Healing
11 Runestone of Speed 40 Runestone of Seeing
12 Runestone of Protection +3 41 Runestone of Pure Good
13 Spellstone: Level 4 (1d2 spells) 42 Galeb Runestones
14 Spellstone: Level 5 (1 spell) 43 Runestone of Controlling Earth Elementals
15 Runestone of Fire Resistance 44 Wardstone: Elementals
16 Runestone of Regeneration 45 Wardstone: Lycanthropes
17 Runestone of Water Walking 46 Wardstone: Magic
18 Runestone of Magic Resistance 47 Wardstone: Undead
19 Runestone of Proof Against Disease 48 Wardstone: Gas
20 Runestones of War +3 (1d4+1) 49 Wardstone: Dragon Breath
21 Runestone of Impact +3 (1d4+1) 50 Wardstone: Petrification
22 Runestone Arrowhead +2 (1d4+1) 51 Wardstone: Insects
23 Runestone Axe Head +2 52 Runestone of Monstrous Attention
24 Runestone Mace Head +2 53 Runestone of Foul Rotting
25 Runestone of Sharpening (Whetstone) 54 Runestone of Life Trapping
26 Runestone of Illumination 55 Runestone of Petrification
27 Runestone of Enemy Detection 56 Runestone of Missile Attraction
28 Runestone of Opening 57 Runestone of Delusion
29 Runestone of Frost Resistance 58 Runestone of Weakness
30 Runestones of Prayer 59 Runestone of Weight
31 Runestone of Metal Detection 60 Runestone of Disintegration

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